Medical Project Automation Account Manager

SMC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC is seeking an Automation Account Manager to drive growth across medium to large OEM accounts and distributors. You will manage relationships, present capabilities, and lead the full sales cycle from discovery to deployment.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with heavy customer-facing duties and travel to client sites. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in industrial automation or similar field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
• Proficient with CRM systems and basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Retain and grow sales with OEM accounts and distributors.
• Meet or exceed annual growth targets consistently.
• Present SMC capabilities to current and prospective customers.
• Be primary contact for assigned customers and drive growth.
• Represent customer needs inside the organization.
• Lead all sales stages and coordinate with teams for solutions.
• Own and manage customer relationships and action plans.
• Develop forecasts and track milestones for deployments.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Leadership

Driving ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering or related field

Job description

Purpose

The Automation Account Manager is responsible for representing SMC in all business activities associated with new, current, and distributor account development. This position also has the responsibility to create and develop new business, new relationships to increase market share and obtain annual growth.

Essential Duties

• Retains and profitably grows sales through proactive management of medium to large size OEM accounts
• Meet or exceed annual growth expectations on a consistent basis
• Presents all of SMC’s capabilities, services and products to current and prospective target customers
• Serves as the primary contact for assigned customers and is responsible for customer growth
• Represents the voice of the customer’s needs and goals within the organization
• Leads all aspects of the sales process, calling upon others to assist in solution development
• Own and manage customer relationship
• Develop and execute detailed customer action plan and forecast as required
• Maintains/creates very strong and deep-rooted relationships with key decision makers within designated strategic target accounts; recognized and respected by customer’s top management team within top rated accounts
• Effectively utilize SMC tools and resources to ensure organizational consistency and efficiency
• Complete market reports as new and relevant information becomes available
• Manage SMC assets appropriately and be able to successfully calculate ROI using the RINGI process
• Have passed all training required by SMC
• Be competent in all SMC sales philosophy, strategies, and tactics
• Use and accurately maintain CRM: sales calls, projects, opportunities, contacts, lead, success reports, to align customer data regionally, globally as necessary
• Successfully complete other duties as prescribed by the Branch Manager/Sales Manager
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored strategies aligned with client and company goals
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure timely and successful deployment of customer initiatives

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Customer facing position; with the majority time spent at customer site
• Potential travel with some extended stay away from home
• Physically capable of lifting SMC products and displays up to 50 lbs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven sales experience with SMC or equivalent industrial automation sales experience.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial automation applications.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding sales or performance targets.
• Comprehensive understanding of pneumatic components and their application.
• Understanding of competitive product lines.
• High level communication, negotiation, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in CRM and the use of computers and ability to learn new programs and tools as required.
• Clean driving record.