Business Development - Mobile Market (North Carolina)

ifm; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ifm efector, inc. seeks a Business Development professional for the Mobile Market to promote as a solutions provider and expand sales in the mobile equipment sector in North America. You will lead industry opportunities, manage projects, and build strong customer relationships with OEMs.

You will tailor presentations, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with Product Management to align on product needs, staying ahead of market trends and delivering results.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline preferred.
• Direct sales experience in the mobile machinery market.
• Proven ability to develop new business and sell highly complex technology to OEMs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proactive sales approach to meeting goals.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales of ifm mobile machine solutions by implementing the ifm sales process and capitalizing on opportunities at high potential mobile equipment OEMs.
• Discuss controls architecture, network requirements, and I/O devices with customers.
• Build a robust pipeline of new customer opportunities; identify and approach top prospects.
• Understand customers’ business models and requirements to determine best fit with ifm solutions.
• Stay current on control technologies and trends; negotiate for profitable balance between solutions and ROI.
• Customize presentations; collaborate with Product Management to identify customer needs for new products and services.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Influence/persuasion

Consultative sales

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (BS)

Job description

As a Business Development - Mobile Market you will leverage your business acumen, technical, communication, and solution driven skills to target high potential opportunities in the Mobile Equipment market. The main objective of this position is to present and promote ifm as a solutions provider to the market and increase overall sales in the market segment. As a member of this fast paced, growth-oriented team, you will be a driving force behind overall industry sales, opportunity and project management, lead generation, and business relationships with new and existing customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Increase sales of ifm mobile machine solutions by implementing the ifm sales process and capitalizing on opportunities at high potential mobile equipment OEMs.
• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle & off-highway machinery control systems and sensors. Should be able to discuss with customers their controls architecture, network requirements, and various types of I/O devices used in this market.
• Build a robust pipeline of new customer opportunities within your market by researching, identifying, and approaching top quality prospects.
• Understand customers’ business models, controls architecture, machine / application requirements to determine the “best fit” ifm solution.
• Stay current on changes in control technologies and trends.
• Negotiate with customers to achieve a profitable and competitive balance between solutions and services offered and return on investment.
• Customize sales presentations based on audience background, customer needs and ifm solution areas of interest. Work closely with Product Management to help identify the needs of the customers and markets with respect to new products, sales tools, and required services.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an Engineering discipline preferred.
• Previous direct sales, new business development experience with the mobile machinery market.
• Proven sales record of developing new business and selling highly complex technology products (@ OEM customers preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a proactive sales approach to meeting and exceeding goals.
• Ability to develop and execute strategies to gain access to large potential accounts and win business.
• Excellent influence and persuasion skills via consultative sales strategies.
• Maximum travel up to 30% per year with occasional international travel.

Company Culture

Learn more about ifm

• Top-tier medical plan with no deductible, plus voluntary dental and vision plans
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability, and other insurances
• 401K program with 100% company match of up to 6% of pay after six months
• Eleven paid holidays per calendar year
• 15 paid vacation days and 5 days paid sick time
• Company-leased automobile, 100% maintenance

Company Description

ifm efector, inc., headquartered in Malvern, PA, has earned the distinguished Top Employers certification for 2020 and 2021 in North America for our outstanding people practices. ifm efector is the US subsidiary of ifm electronic gmbh, a global company with over 8,700 employees in 165 countries serving 155,000 customers worldwide. Our core business is the development and production of sensors and controls for industrial automation and process applications.

"Exceptional success can only be achieved when the employees believe in the company and when they know that they are treated in a fair and honest way." -ifm philosophy

ifm is a privately-owned company whose success can be attributed to three guiding principles: Employees First, Customer Loyalty, and Safe Growth. With a supportive and collaborative culture, ifm welcomes new ideas and fosters honest communication and trust. Distinguished by their individual capabilities and contributions, every employee plays a role in the success of our business, so that we may provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed our customer’s business needs. ifm is dedicated to ensuring employees are engaged, enabled, and empowered to realize their full potential in a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment filled with meaning and a shared sense of purpose.

“We have amazing products, but best of all we have amazing people. This is a core value of our success.” - Roger Varma, CEO, ifm efector