Strategic Automation Account Manager – Industrial OEM Growth

SMC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Automation Account Manager role focuses on representing the company in developing new and current distributor accounts, driving growth with medium to large OEM customers, and showcasing SMC capabilities to clients.

The position requires strong sales experience in industrial automation, excellent relationship-building, and proficiency with CRM systems. Travel to customer sites is expected as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Account management

Sales

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business/Marketing

Engineering

Tools

CRM

Job description

SMC Automation Account Manager role focuses on representing the company in developing new and current distributor accounts, driving growth with medium to large OEM customers, and showcasing SMC capabilities to clients.

The position requires strong sales experience in industrial automation, excellent relationship-building, and proficiency with CRM systems. Travel to customer sites is expected as part of this role.