Strategic Account Executive - Warehouse Automation

Daifuku; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

401K matching

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Account Executive with proven material handling sales experience to manage key accounts and drive new growth across distribution and manufacturing sectors. This role requires strong relationship building and the ability to coordinate with engineering teams to tailor solutions.

Travel up to 50% and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience are required; 5+ years in material handling sales is preferred, with a track record of profitable

Qualifications

• Must have material handling industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in material handling sales.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Travel up to 50%.
• Knowledge of Advanced Warehouse Automation and Warehouse Controls Systems preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Daifuku technology.

Responsibilities

• Develops new solutions sales business through prospecting and networking.
• Implements sales plans for the assigned key accounts by coordinating personal sales activities with appropriate Daifuku associates.
• Analyzes and identifies issues with key accounts’ distribution systems and works with Engineering and other team members to develop proposed solutions.
• Develops and implements sales strategies necessary to profitably outsell the competition.
• Leads the sales process with assigned key accounts as necessary to profitably meet or exceed sales goals.
• Represents Daifuku at assigned sales activities such as industry trade shows and customer trainings.
• Travels up to 50%.

Skills

Material handling industry experience

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Consultative technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Account Executive with proven material handling sales experience to manage key accounts and drive new growth across distribution and manufacturing sectors. This role requires strong relationship building and the ability to coordinate with engineering teams to tailor solutions.

Travel up to 50% and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience are required; 5+ years in material handling sales is preferred, with a track record of profitable