Remote Field Account Executive – Industrial Automation

SICK AG; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

SICK AG is seeking an Account Executive for Retail Automation in a remote field role with significant travel across the USA. You will drive growth with named accounts in the Storage & Conveyor sector, selling sensors, systems, and Lifetime Services while leveraging SSP and consultative sales techniques.

The role requires strong direct sales experience in industrial automation, English fluency, CRM proficiency, and the ability to work from a home office with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with either an academic or experiential orientation toward technical sales.
• Experience selling into complex, high-technology industrial automation solutions.
• Experience selling into Storage & Conveyor Manufacturing Industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the trusted technical advisor to customers and sell SICK solutions and Lifetime Services to grow market share.
• Maintain and utilize CRM for all customer and sales process data to ensure teamwork and transparency.
• Develop direct customer relationships based on understanding customer needs and production applications.
• Use consultative sales techniques and SSP to uncover needs and solve applications.
• Provide leadership to an account sales team to maximize share of wallet.
• Develop strategic account plans with KPIs and regular reporting.

Skills

Direct sales

CRM experience

English fluency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

SICK AG is seeking an Account Executive for Retail Automation in a remote field role with significant travel across the USA. You will drive growth with named accounts in the Storage & Conveyor sector, selling sensors, systems, and Lifetime Services while leveraging SSP and consultative sales techniques.

The role requires strong direct sales experience in industrial automation, English fluency, CRM proficiency, and the ability to work from a home office with up to 50% travel.