Account Manager - Houston Texas

Pepperl+Fuchs•Houston, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

As a leading developer and supplier in the global automation market, Pepperl+Fuchs is seeking a driven Account Manager to support and grow our industrial automation business in the greater Houston area. This role offers the opportunity to manage and expand existing accounts, develop new business, and introduce cutting-edge products and custom engineering solutions across a wide range of industries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or equivalent technical sales experience
5+ years of experience selling complex technical solutions; industrial or automation sales strongly preferred
Proven success meeting or exceeding sales targets
Experience with CRM systems and pipeline management
Familiarity with modern sales techniques and territory management
Experience in markets such as OEM, automotive, material handling, IoT/Industry 4.0, packaging, mobile equipment, or semiconductor/electronics
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Motivated to learn, grow, and continuously develop

Responsibilities

Grow existing accounts and develop new business within the assigned territory
Conduct sales calls and deliver technical presentations to target customers
Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions
Support customers with quotations, pricing, order coordination, and technical assistance
Collaborate with internal teams to expedite orders and ensure on-time delivery
Provide product updates, training, and ongoing account support
Maintain accurate sales activity, manage accounts, and track pipeline in CRM
Build strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
Stay current on new products and industry developments
Support additional projects and responsibilities as needed