Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Automation Solutions

SunSourceFarmington Hills, MichiganRemoteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 6 hours ago

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About this role

Electro-Matic, a SunSource company, has helped transform American industry by supplying automation components and solutions to leading U.S. manufacturers. Today, Electro-Matic continues to leverage the value of emerging technologies by developing practical applications for industrial, commercial, and retail markets. As a technology company, we help our customers enjoy the benefit of a supplier partner intently focused on delivering strong value-for-value relationships while turning innovation into value.  www.electo-matic.com

Essential Functions

- Manage and expand existing customer relationships within the assigned territory

- Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities

- Build trusted relationships across engineering, purchasing, quality, operations, and leadership teams

- Travel throughout the territory to meet with current and prospective customers

- Assess customer needs and present industrial automation products and solutions through demonstrations, samples, and technical discussions

- Prepare pricing proposals, quotes, and sales agreements

- Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and project tracking

- Partner with Inside Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering to support customer needs

- Resolve customer issues related to orders, deliveries, products, or project requirements

- Represent Electro-Matic at trade shows and industry events

- Stay current on products, technologies, competitors, and industry trends through ongoing training

Experience, Education and Skills

- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Electrical Engineering, automation technology, or a related discipline; Bachelor’s degree preferred

- 3+ years of outside sales experience in industrial automation or a closely related technical industry

- Experience with Siemens industrial automation products strongly preferred

- Strong business acumen and a consultative, solutions-based approach to sales

- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and relationship-building skills

- Strong organizational, territory-planning, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn and use CRM applications

- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the territory, including occasional overnight travel

Why Electro-Matic?

- Great employee benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K

- Competitive compensation including commission

- Auto allowance

- Autonomy to manage and grow your territory

- Opportunity to represent cutting-edge industrial automation solutions

- Strong support from Inside Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering

- Exposure to diverse customers, industries, and applications

- Ongoing product and technical training

- Career growth within a well-established, growth-oriented organization

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