Field Sales Account Manager

Impinj; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Annual bonus

Stock options

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Impinj, a leading RFID provider, is seeking a field-based sales professional to drive adoption of EPIC tag IC solutions across the Americas.

You will partner with our Field Application Engineer to build product awareness, identify strategic partners, and expand into new markets. The role requires 5+ years in technical sales, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to translate technical value into business outcomes. Travel up to 40-50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales or business development role, preferably RF/wireless.
• Progressively successful sales experience in the Americas delivering technical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the RFID ecosystem in the Americas from End Users to Inlay manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Sell and deploy customized item-intelligence solutions with our Americas ecosystem.
• Partner with the US Field Application Engineer to build product awareness downstream.
• Expand brand presence in new markets by identifying strategic partners.
• Collaborate with business development, product management and marketing to surface market needs.
• Build relationships with senior decision makers and drive technology adoption.
• Provide near- and long-term forecasts for sales region and partners.
• Support marketing programs and trade shows and travel as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet —including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world.If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it.Join Impinj and help us realize ourvision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.

Team Overview:

Join a small but seasoned team of sales account managers responsible for selling our EPIC tag ICs into a global ecosystem of UHF RFID inlay bonders, service bureaus and end-users. The specific focus for this position will be ecosystem partners in the larger Americas territory.

What you will do:

• Alongside our Americas Sr. Director IC Sales, work closely with our Americas ecosystem to sell and deploy customized item-intelligence solutions.
• Partner with our US Field Application Engineer (FAE) to build product awareness and relationships downstream — with converters, service bureaus and resellers — supporting label industrialization and driving value through product updates and best practices.
• Expand our brand presence in new and emerging markets (e.g., food, pharma) by identifying strategic partners who can deliver embedded solutions.
• Partner with business development, product management and marketing to build end-user brand awareness in key verticals and surface market needs and demand.
• Build relationships with senior decision makers to drive technology adoption, co-develop mutually beneficial solutions, and align resources around new markets and products.
• Provide near- and long-term forecasts for sales region and partners.
• Support marketing programs and trade shows.
• Maintain close communication with the EPIC team and corporate office in Seattle.
• Represent the customer voice internally, translating technical details into business value across presentations, negotiations and partner communications.
• Travel up to 40-50%, including primarily domestic and some international travel.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales or business development role, preferably RF/wireless.
• Progressively successful sales experience in the Americas, delivering system and/or enterprise-level technical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly develop an understanding of the Americas RFID ecosystem from End Users, SI (Systems Integrator), Service bureaus to Inlay manufacturers.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and produce results in the field while maintaining strong communication with corporate-based team members.
• Team-oriented approach to business.
• Ability and willingness to fully utilize our corporate online customer relationship management tool (Salesforce.com) to assist in managing their region.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $131,200 - $196,800. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

• At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock.
• These awards are allocated based on individual performance.
• In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role.
• US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here.

US Export Controls:

This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.

Why work at Impinj:

Know you’re making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at "Tecnopuc," a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.