Outside Sales Account Manager - Automation & Factory Solutions - Southern Kentucky

GOGcG • Louisville, KY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager to manage existing accounts and drive new business in the southern Kentucky territory. In this role, you will serve as a trusted consultant to key territory accounts, educating and informing current and potential customers of the product lines and automation solutions that GCG offers. This position requires in-depth industrial automation product knowledge and a drive to succeed in a customer-facing role.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' expertise in technical sales related to electrical industrial automation, or experience working with electrical controls (required)
• Driver’s License with clean driving record (required)
• Knowledge of sales principles, tactics, and strategies
• High degree of professionalism, dependability, self-direction, and time management
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present information and sell products and services in a highly competitive environment
• Ability to organize and balance multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite and virtual sales calls to provide technical consultation, product demos, and recommendations based on customer needs
• Partner with Inside Sales teams to document call activity, manage opportunities, and develop quotes
• Develop a thorough understanding of our core product lines and their proper application
• Coordinate with Technical Specialists to assist customers in successfully product implementation and usage
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, and participating in product training at GCG locations as well as manufacturers’ locations
• Perform thorough, meticulous lead follow up and reporting

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and commissions plan
• Excellent health, vision, dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits
• Monthly stipends for travel expenses
• PTO plan with company paid holidays (7)
• 401K with employer contribution
• Corporate support resources including computer equipment, inside sales, and customer service assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed