Strategic Account Executive – Material Handling Solutions

Daifuku North America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

401K with company match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Daifuku North America, a leader in intralogistics, seeks an Account Executive with 5+ years in material handling sales for distribution/manufacturing markets. Build relationships with key accounts and coordinate with engineering to grow our footprint.

Travel up to 50% to represent Daifuku at trade shows and customer visits. Strong communication, presentation skills, and knowledge of warehouse automation are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in material handling sales to distribution/manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of advanced warehouse automation and controls preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops new solutions sales through prospecting and networking.
• Implements sales plans for assigned key accounts with Daifuku teams.
• Analyzes distribution systems with engineering to propose solutions.
• Develops and implements strategies to outsell competitors.
• Leads the sales process for key accounts to meet sales goals.
• Represents Daifuku at trade shows and customer trainings.
• Travel up to 50% to meet clients and attend events.

Skills

Material handling sales

Account management

Communication & presentation

Sales prospecting

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

Daifuku North America, a leader in intralogistics, seeks an Account Executive with 5+ years in material handling sales for distribution/manufacturing markets. Build relationships with key accounts and coordinate with engineering to grow our footprint.

Travel up to 50% to represent Daifuku at trade shows and customer visits. Strong communication, presentation skills, and knowledge of warehouse automation are required.