Account Sales Engineer

Cognex; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Uttoxeter is seeking an Account Sales Engineer to drive sales of their ID and Vision product portfolio. The role involves maximizing booking performance, conducting product demonstrations, and managing customer engagements. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and 3-4 years of experience in technical sales within the automation industry.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in technical sales, ideally within the automation industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing long-term, intricate projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Cognex's ID and Vision product portfolio.
• Maximize booking performance and build a pipeline of business opportunities.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide customer support.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Solution-based selling

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage complex sales cycles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or Business field

Job description

Overview

Cognex is the world’s leading provider of vision systems, software, sensors, and industrial barcode readers used in manufacturing automation. Cognex vision helps companies improve product quality, eliminate production errors, lower manufacturing costs, and exceed consumer expectations for high quality products at an affordable price. Typical applications for machine vision include detecting defects, monitoring production lines, guiding assembly robots, and tracking, sorting and identifying parts.

Cognex serves an international customer base from offices located throughout the Americas, Europe, Mexico and Asia, and through a global network of integration and distribution partners.

Position Summary

The Account Sales Engineer (ASE) drives sales of Cognex's ID and Vision product portfolio within an assigned territory, targeting end-users and machine builders. This role focuses on meeting sales quotas, building a pipeline of complex business opportunities, and collaborating with Territory Sales Engineers (TSEs) to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The ASE partners with OEM Sales Engineers, Global Account Managers (GAMs), and integration partners to ensure comprehensive strategic account coverage.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Execution:

• Maximize booking performance and exceed quotas for ASE and TSE accounts by implementing best practices in territory management, account strategy, and the 6-bullet sales process.
• Build and maintain a 12–24-month pipeline of qualified business opportunities, focusing on large, complex projects.
• Lead contract negotiations to close deals effectively and ensure compliance with agreements.

Customer Engagement & Support:

• Conduct product demonstrations, assess applications, and deliver on-site solutions to address customer needs.
• Provide hands-on support for system programming and configuration post-sale to ensure successful implementation.
• Collaborate with integration partners and apply the “best sales channel” approach to secure strategic opportunities.

Strategic Account Coordination:

• Partner with OEM Sales Engineers and GAMs to drive effective coverage and support for key end-user accounts.
• Coordinate application evaluations, leveraging the Applications Engineering team for technical assessments.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage weekly forecasts accurately and ensure timely, clear information flow within the team.
• Utilize CRM and Service Cloud tools to track sales execution, monitor key metrics, and capture market insights.

Market Insights & Collaboration:

• Engage with the EU Sales Readiness team for pre- and post-sales support, providing technical guidance, application evaluations, and training to enhance the customer journey.

Key Qualifications

Experience:

• 3-4 years of experience in technical sales, ideally within the automation or related industry, with a proven ability to manage complex sales cycles.
• Demonstrated success in solution-based selling and managing long-term, intricate projects.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong ability to sell technical products across organizational levels and cultivate long-term relationships with accounts and partners.
• Action-oriented, self-motivated, with excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proficient in working independently in a field sales environment, with frequent travel (up to 20% overnight).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, ideally in a STEM or Business field.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.

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