Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Automation Solutions

Electro-Matic; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, 401K

Commission-based compensation

Auto allowance

Autonomy to manage territory

Job summary

Electro-Matic is seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager to develop and manage a high-potential territory in Southeast Michigan. You will handle the full sales cycle, engage with engineers, and present industrial automation solutions that boost productivity.

This home-based role covers Farmington Hills, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and nearby markets. Candidates must reside within reasonable driving distance, with opportunities to travel and build long-term customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electrical/automation tech; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 3+ years of outside sales in industrial automation.
• Experience with Siemens automation products preferred.
• Strong business acumen and consultative selling.
• Proficient in CRM, MS Office; travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand existing customer relationships within the assigned territory.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities.
• Travel throughout the territory to meet with current and prospective customers.
• Prepare pricing proposals, quotes, and sales agreements.
• Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and project tracking.
• Represent Electro-Matic at trade shows and industry events.

Skills

Outside sales

Industrial automation

Customer relationships

CRM

Technical sales

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Siemens automation products

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electro-Matic, a SunSource company, has helped transform American industry by supplying automation components and solutions to leading U.S. manufacturers. Today, Electro-Matic continues to leverage the value of emerging technologies by developing practical applications for industrial, commercial, and retail markets. As a technology company, we help our customers enjoy the benefit of a supplier partner intently focused on delivering strong value-for-value relationships while turning innovation into value. www.electo-matic.com

Are you a technically minded sales professional who enjoys building relationships, solving customer challenges, and driving growth? Electro-Matic is seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager to develop and manage a high-potential territory in Southeast Michigan.

In this role, you will manage the full sales cycle, from identifying new opportunities to delivering innovative industrial automation solutions that help customers improve productivity and performance. If you enjoy working with engineers, solving technical challenges, and growing a territory, this is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact.

This can be a home-based position covering Farmington Hills, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and the surrounding Southeast Michigan market. Candidates must reside within reasonable driving distance of the assigned territory.

Essential Functions

• Manage and expand existing customer relationships within the assigned territory
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities
• Build trusted relationships across engineering, purchasing, quality, operations, and leadership teams
• Travel throughout the territory to meet with current and prospective customers
• Assess customer needs and present industrial automation products and solutions through demonstrations, samples, and technical discussions
• Prepare pricing proposals, quotes, and sales agreements
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and project tracking
• Partner with Inside Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering to support customer needs
• Resolve customer issues related to orders, deliveries, products, or project requirements
• Represent Electro-Matic at trade shows and industry events
• Stay current on products, technologies, competitors, and industry trends through ongoing training

Experience, Education And Skills

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Electrical Engineering, automation technology, or a related discipline; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of outside sales experience in industrial automation or a closely related technical industry
• Experience with Siemens industrial automation products strongly preferred
• Strong business acumen and a consultative, solutions-based approach to sales
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational, territory-planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn and use CRM applications
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the territory, including occasional overnight travel

Why Electro-Matic?

• Great employee benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K
• Competitive compensation including commission
• Auto allowance
• Autonomy to manage and grow your territory
• Opportunity to represent cutting-edge industrial automation solutions
• Strong support from Inside Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering
• Exposure to diverse customers, industries, and applications
• Ongoing product and technical training
• Career growth within a well-established, growth-oriented organization

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