Strategic Accounts Lead – Tech & Automation

WAGO Corporation; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

Job summary

WAGO Corporation in Austin, TX seeks a Business Development Manager to lead strategic account activities with Tesla as the primary target. You will develop and execute account strategies, drive specification and project engagement, and grow revenue across Tesla and other key customers through cross-functional collaboration.

You will collaborate with regional sales, product management, marketing, and engineering to convert initiatives into growth.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree or equivalent industry experience required.
• Experience in selling electrical connectors, electronics and automation products.
• Knowledge of automotive industry, key accounts, sub-suppliers, OEMs and their requirements.
• Experience in national or international sales with a technically oriented company in the electrical industry.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of the sales process and strategic selling methodology.
• Sales experience delivering technical value through domain excellence.
• Must manage varied tasks with excellent organizational, oral, and written communication; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Business Development Manager for the Tesla account across NA.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic account plan for Tesla.
• Lead cross-functional projects by coordinating engineering, product management and sales resources.
• Build long-term relationships with executive leadership and operations within assigned strategic accounts.
• Develop annual business plans and measurable growth objectives for each account.
• Identify additional strategic target accounts based on market potential.

Skills

Strategic selling

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communications

Project management

Education

Four-year technical degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WAGO Corporation in Austin, TX seeks a Business Development Manager to lead strategic account activities with Tesla as the primary target. You will develop and execute account strategies, drive specification and project engagement, and grow revenue across Tesla and other key customers through cross-functional collaboration.

You will collaborate with regional sales, product management, marketing, and engineering to convert initiatives into growth.