Strategic Account Manager EMEA Discrete & Hybrid

Rockwell Automation

Paris

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Volunteer time off
Donation matching program
On-demand digital courses
Calm mindfulness program
Employee assistance program
OnTrack wellbeing program

Job summary

Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation, seeks a Strategic Account Manager in France with 10+ years in strategy or consulting. You will lead executive-level engagements, drive multi-site growth, and coordinate with regional teams to deliver value-driven solutions.

The role requires strong English proficiency, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience in a matrix, cross-country setting with partnerships up to C-Suite.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree; legal authorisation to work in EMEA.
  • 10+ years in strategy, consulting, or complex business development.
  • Experience selling to C-Suite and cross-country teams.
  • Experience in matrix organisations and multinational environments.
  • Ability to articulate economic value of products and services.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a strategic account program and drive sustained sales growth.
  • Develop long-term customer relationships and value-based plans.
  • Promote Rockwell Automation value to executives and key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate multi-site, multi-country opportunities with teams and partners.
  • Analyze market trends, forecasts, and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Strategic account management
Executive communication
Cross-functional leadership
Sales strategy & planning
Influence without authority
Digital transformation awareness
French (optional)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems
Forecasting tools
MS Excel

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

As The Strategic Account Manager, you will manage the leadership of an industry end-user partnership. This partnership will result in sustained, demanding sales and market share growth for assigned products, contract agreements, and solutions and services. You will develop and follow sales strategies and plans to achieve annual goals. You will manage the day-to-day sales within the assigned account, including accountability for completing commercial programs, while working with extended resources. You will be responsible for a customer with multiple sites, ranging in account size, and for managing through extended sales resources to improve sustainable growth. You will focus on the Discrete & Hybrid industry. Knowledge of selling in this industry is an important requirement. We require an understanding of processes (such as specification development, bid process, coordinating important partners, and services) that we use within the Hybrid industries. We desire an understanding of the digital transformation and smart connected operations including the digital thread, analytics, and manufacturing execution systems. This role has a hybrid setup and will be based in France.

Your Responsibilities: You will indirectly lead a team of resources and accomplish a disciplined sales process to ensure opportunities exist to achieve or exceed annual sales goals. You will develop strategies and plans toward long-term customer relationships/advocacy and use resources to the highest priorities to create demand. You will promote the annual value stream of the strategic partnership between the customer and Rockwell Automation ecosystem; to both the customer and Rockwell leadership. You will communicate digital transformation outcomes as it applies to discrete industries and lead innovation within the strategic account. Develop important executive relationships for long-term success. Coordinate cross-territory/region/country pursuits with appropriate sales teams and partners for account sites. Analyze industry macro-trends and provide ongoing market intelligence, monthly sales activity reports, forecasting, and ad-hoc feedback. Document the competitive landscape by geography, customer type and segment with a pursuit strategy to develop and defend our position. Communicate with the Sales management team and corporate management regarding dynamics, performance, and sales opportunities.

The Essentials - You Will Have: Bachelor's degree, Legal authorization to work in EMEA. Full working proficiency level of English. Experience working in or with discrete & hybrid manufacturing companies, i.e. CPG, F&B, .. Minimum of 10 years of strategy and/or consulting experience. Experience working and with important partners up to and including the C- Suite. Background in leadership in an intentional company with a matrix environment. Experience leading by influence cross-country and -functional teams to develop winning strategies and solutions. Experience delivering and exceeding goals. Sell at the senior management and executive levels, and explain the value of Rockwell Automation's products, solutions & services in a manner which demonstrate tangible economic value Inspirational Team Player Vision (right balance between short-term performance vs long term strategic agreement). Disciplined governance. Customer intimacy (complex diverse and global stakeholder map) Diverse communication skills (social media, panels, corporate) and thought leader

The Preferred - You Might Also Have: Ability to travel (France + EMEA) about 20-30% of time. Expected to visit customers to understand the voice of the customer Global / EMEA sales experience Industry experience Food & Beverage French speaking skills

What We Offer: Our benefits package includes …

  • Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
  • Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
  • On-demand digital course library for professional development.
  • Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm Employee Assistance Program
  • Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

En tant que Responsable Grands Comptes Stratégiques, vous piloterez la relation avec un client industriel stratégique. Cette collaboration devra générer une croissance durable et ambitieuse des ventes ainsi que des parts de marché pour les produits, contrats, solutions et services qui vous seront confiés. Vous développerez et exécuterez des stratégies commerciales afin d’atteindre les objectifs annuels. Vous assurerez la gestion quotidienne de l’activité commerciale au sein du compte attribué et serez responsable de la mise en œuvre des programmes commerciaux, en collaboration avec des équipes élargies. Vous interviendrez auprès d’un client disposant de plusieurs sites, de tailles variées, et coordonnerez un réseau de ressources commerciales afin de soutenir une croissance pérenne Vous serez principalement dédié(e) au secteur Discrete & Hybrid. Une expérience significative de la vente dans cet environnement est indispensable. Une bonne compréhension des processus propres à ces industries (élaboration des spécifications, appels d’offres, coordination des partenaires clés, prestations de services, etc.) est requise. Une connaissance des enjeux liés à la transformation digitale et aux opérations industrielles connectées, notamment le fil numérique (digital thread), l’analytique avancée et les systèmes MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), constitue un atout important. Ce poste est basé en France avec une organisation de travail hybride.

Vos missions
  • Animer indirectement une équipe de ressources internes et externes et mettre en œuvre un processus commercial rigoureux afin d’atteindre ou dépasser les objectifs annuels de vente.
  • Définir des stratégies visant à développer des relations durables avec les clients et mobiliser les ressources sur les priorités créatrices de valeur.
  • Promouvoir la valeur stratégique du partenariat entre le client et l’écosystème Rockwell Automation, aussi bien auprès du client qu’auprès de la direction de Rockwell Automation.
  • Accompagner les initiatives de transformation digitale au sein des industries discrètes et favoriser l’innovation chez le client.
  • Développer et entretenir des relations de haut niveau avec les dirigeants et décideurs stratégiques.
  • Coordonner les opportunités commerciales multi-sites, multi-pays et multi-régions avec les équipes commerciales et partenaires concernés.
  • Analyser les tendances du marché et du secteur, fournir des informations stratégiques, des prévisions commerciales, des rapports mensuels d’activité et des recommandations ponctuelles.
  • Cartographier l’environnement concurrentiel par géographie, type de client et segment de marché afin de définir des stratégies offensives et defensives adaptées.
  • Assurer une communication régulière avec les équipes de direction commerciale et la direction de l’entreprise concernant les performances, les opportunités et les évolutions du marché.
Profil recherché
  • Compétences et expérience requises Diplôme universitaire de niveau Bachelor (ou équivalent). Autorisation légale de travailler dans la région EMEA. Maîtrise professionnelle de l’anglais. Expérience au sein ou auprès d’entreprises industrielles du secteur Discrete & Hybrid (FMCG/CPG, agroalimentaire, etc.). Minimum 10 ans d’expérience en stratégie, conseil ou développement commercial complexe. Expérience de collaboration avec des interlocuteurs de haut niveau jusqu’au comité exécutif (C-Suite). Expérience dans un environnement international matriciel. Capacité démontrée à influencer et fédérer des équipes transverses et multiculturelles afin de construire des stratégies gagnantes. Historique confirmé d’atteinte et de dépassement des objectifs. Capacité à vendre auprès des directions générales et exécutives en démontrant la valeur économique des produits, solutions et services de Rockwell Automation. Esprit d’équipe inspirant et collaboratif. Vision stratégique équilibrant résultats à court terme et partenariats de long terme. Excellente discipline opérationnelle et gouvernance commerciale. Forte orientation client et aptitude à évoluer dans des organisations complexes avec de multiples parties prenantes. Excellentes compétences de communication et capacité à agir comme leader d’opinion auprès de différents publics (réseaux sociaux, conférences, événements d’entreprise, etc.).
Atouts supplémentaires
  • Disponibilité pour voyager environ 20 à 30 % du temps en France et en région EMEA afin de rencontrer les clients et comprendre leurs enjeux.
  • Expérience commerciale à l’échelle EMEA ou mondiale.
  • Connaissance du secteur Agroalimentaire & Boissons (Food & Beverage).
  • Maîtrise du français.
Ce que nous offrons
  • Des journées de bénévolat rémunérées après six mois d’ancienneté pour les collaborateurs éligibles.
  • Un programme de mécénat et d’abondement des dons aux associations.
  • Une bibliothèque de formations numériques à la demande pour soutenir votre développement professionnel.
  • Des programmes complets de bien‑être et de pleine conscience, incluant un abonnement premium à l’application Calm.
  • Un programme d’assistance aux employés (EAP).
  • Des programmes personnalisés de santé et de bien‑être via notre programme OnTrack.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

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