Senior Account Executive - Warehouse Automation Solutions

Daifuku North America; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

HSA / FSA

401K with company match

Life insurance & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku North America is seeking an Account Executive to drive new solutions sales within the material handling sector. You will manage key accounts, coordinate with engineering and sales teams, and pursue growth opportunities across distribution and manufacturing markets.

The role requires 5+ years in material handling sales, familiarity with advanced automation, and strong communication skills. Occasional travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of material handling sales experience with distribution/manufacturing focus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drawings reading and interpretation and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Develop new solutions sales business through prospecting and networking.
• Coordinate sales activities with Daifuku associates to execute plans for assigned key accounts.
• Analyze distribution systems and work with engineering to propose solutions.
• Lead sales strategies to outsell competitors and meet sales goals.
• Represent Daifuku at industry events and travel up to 50%.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daifuku North America is seeking an Account Executive to drive new solutions sales within the material handling sector. You will manage key accounts, coordinate with engineering and sales teams, and pursue growth opportunities across distribution and manufacturing markets.

The role requires 5+ years in material handling sales, familiarity with advanced automation, and strong communication skills. Occasional travel up to 50% is expected.