Strategic Automation & Robotics Account Lead

Metric Geo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced National Account Manager to drive new business with major consumer and life sciences manufacturers across North America. The role emphasizes hunter capabilities, developing tailored automation solutions, and close collaboration with engineering and executive teams.

You will lead opportunities in custom automation, robotics, and turnkey systems, traveling frequently to customer sites and working with cross-functional stakeholders to craft cost-effective,

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling custom automation, turnkey systems, or robotics.
• Experience selling into food & beverage, retail, personal care, life sciences, or similar markets.
• Demonstrated success hunting new business and developing strategic accounts.
• Experience selling complex, multi-stakeholder capital projects with engineering involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand relationships with strategic consumer and life sciences accounts.
• Prospect, qualify, and close complex automation and capital equipment opportunities.
• Leverage existing industry relationships to develop new business with major manufacturers.
• Drive sales of custom automation, robotics, and turnkey systems.
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Build relationships across operations, engineering, procurement, and executive leadership.
• Maintain a consistent in-person presence with customers at major manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Strategic account development

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Hunter mentality

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Sales/Business/Engineering

Job description

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced National Account Manager to drive new business with major consumer and life sciences manufacturers across North America. The role emphasizes hunter capabilities, developing tailored automation solutions, and close collaboration with engineering and executive teams.

You will lead opportunities in custom automation, robotics, and turnkey systems, traveling frequently to customer sites and working with cross-functional stakeholders to craft cost-effective,