Resource Project - Rollup Automation Account Manager

SMC Corporation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking an Automation Account Manager to represent SMC with OEM accounts, develop new business, and grow market share regionally. You will own the sales process, manage relationships with key decision makers, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored automation solutions.

You will travel to customer sites, support the Austin and Dallas branches and surrounding regions, and drive annual growth targets while leveraging CRM tools for accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/engineering
• Proven sales experience with OEM accounts
• Extensive knowledge of industrial automation applications
• Track record of meeting sales targets
• Understanding of pneumatic components and competition
• Strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills
• Proficient with CRM and computers

Responsibilities

• Retains and grows sales through proactive management of medium to large OEM accounts
• Meet or exceed annual growth expectations consistently
• Presents SMC capabilities and products to current and prospective customers
• Serves as primary contact for assigned customers and drives growth
• Represents customer needs within the organization
• Leads all aspects of the sales process and solution development
• Owns and manages customer relationships
• Develops and executes detailed customer action plans and forecasts
• Maintains strong relationships with key decision makers in strategic accounts
• Utilizes SMC tools and CRM to ensure efficiency
• Completes market reports as new information becomes available
• Manages assets and calculates ROI using RINGI
• Completes required training and adheres to sales philosophy
• Collaborates with internal teams to align client and company goals
• Monitors project timelines, deliverables and milestones for deployments

Skills

Sales leadership

CRM proficiency

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategic account mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Engineering background

Tools

CRM software

ERP systems

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.

Primary AAM will be to support the Austin and Dallas branches (Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma).

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