Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Automation Solutions
About The Position
Applied Controls, a SunSource company, is a high-tech automation distributor and solutions provider. We educate and support local manufacturers in implementing emerging technologies to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve safety. Our offerings range from industrial computers and software, Robotics, Machine Vision, and Motion Control. Our goal is to increase productivity to keep manufacturing in America successful and prosperous. The Account Manager is responsible for driving sales at assigned accounts and nurturing and growing Applied Business at these accounts.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- Superior knowledge and practice of basic selling skills.
- Comprehension of automation products and their applications.
- Strong PC skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
- Strong knowledge of TDF (CRM) and ability to update activities.
- Ability to present technical products to customers.
- Ability to understand automation applications and utilize resources (internal or external) to provide solution utilizing Applied’s product offering.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in job related discipline is preferred.
- Preference given to sales of industrial automation products and solutions.
Responsibilities
- Achieve sales at assigned customer list to meet or exceed profit goal.
- Attend required technical trainings.
- Perform Gap analysis on accounts quarterly to grow product offering at Accounts.
- View monthly Siemens Automation update webinar (on DRC).
- Utilize product specialist for presales support- Travel with a specialists at least once/week.
- Leverage vendor relationships, travel with vendor sales people at least once /month.
- Negotiate pricing agreements with vendors as required.
- Sell and promote solutions group.
- Work with inside sales to reach out to “B and C” customers.
- Make recommendations for marketing/special functions in territory.
- Promote training and events to customers.
- Awareness of territorial restrictions.
- Understand competitor’s products and tactics.
- Utilize Sandler selling process and attend monthly trainings.
- Follow up leads at assigned accounts and in territory on a timely basis- at least within 24 hours.
Benefits
- Car allowance is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
