Account Manager - Wisconsin

Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO

Job summary

Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an Account Manager to lead sales activities with existing accounts and pursue new business opportunities across the state, delivering consultative solutions.

You will build strong relationships, understand customer applications, and collaborate with product teams to meet customer needs while growing territory revenue. This full-time, salary-exempt role offers competitive pay, solid benefits, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial automation sales.
• Preferred background: electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience selling to OEM, automotive, and related markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing and new accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within Wisconsin.
• Develop customer applications and provide consultative solutions using Pepperl+Fuchs products.
• Collaborate with product management and market teams to support customer solutions.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, territory plans, and activity reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitor activity.
• Travel across the state of Wisconsin as needed.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical) preferred

Job description

At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe.

We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position: Account Manager - Wisconsin.

Account Manager – Wisconsin

Location: Wisconsin, USA

Division: Industrial Automation Sales

Type: Full Time- Salary Exempt

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Voluntary life Insurance, Employer paid basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and PTO Pepperl+Fuchs

We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, a strong PTO (Personal Time Off) Plan, and professional development opportunities.

A leading developer in the global automation market, Pepperl+Fuchs is looking a hardworking, ambitious individual, with a strong background in industrial automation sales, to fill an immediate need for a "results driven" Account Manager in Wisconsin. As a Pepperl+Fuchs Account Manager, you will be responsible for the sales activities with existing accounts while having the freedom to pursue new accounts. This is a great opportunity to maximize your ability to create new relationships and provide valuable solutions to your customers with products that have a solid, positive industry reputation.

Account Manager Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing and new accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities at these accounts as well as new accounts.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer applications and provide consultative solutions using Pepperl+Fuchs products.
• Collaborate with internal product management and market teams to support customer solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, territory plans, and activity reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and competitor activity.
• Willingness to travel across the state of Wisconsin on a daily/weekly basis as business dictates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with industrial automation sales.
• Desire to grow professionally.
• Preferred background: Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Experience selling in one of the following markets: Original Equipment Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Material Handling Machinery, Autonomous Vehicle Technology, IIoT Industry 4.0, Packaging Machinery, Mobile Equipment, Semiconductors/electronics industries.

Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

Partners in Thinking Ahead With a spirit of innovation, entrepreneurial vision, and a firm belief in their abilities, Walter Pepperl and Ludwig Fuchs laid the foundation for today's Pepperl+Fuchs Group in 1945 with a small radio workshop in Mannheim. These values remain the cornerstone of our actions and success to this day. What drives us? The ambition to always stay one step ahead, transforming visionary ideas into reality and actively shaping the future of automation. Today, the Pepperl+Fuchs Group operates in more than 80 countries and ranks among the world's leading companies in industrial sensor technology and explosion protection. Recognized as one of Germany's top 10 most significant medium-sized enterprises, our products and solutions serve a broad range of industries. Whether in renewable energy, the automotive sector, mechanical and plant engineering, the electronics industry, or process industries such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals—our innovations are at work everywhere.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking motivated talents whose skills and perspectives will enrich our teams and expand our horizons. Apprentices and dual students are equally welcome to join us in continuing the success story of Pepperl+Fuchs.