Account Manager - End User

Rockwell Automation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions company in Johannesburg seeks an entry-level Account Manager to promote sales of its products and services. You will establish long-term customer relationships and be responsible for account coordination. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of sales experience in industrial automation, along with fluent English skills. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Mindfulness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Digital course library for development

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years sales experience in industrial automation.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to acquire new business.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed annual sales targets.
• Develop and implement effective account plans.
• Lead coordination of resources to provide solutions.
• Prepare and present sales proposals and contracts.
• Consult on pricing and product specifications.
• Collaborate with sales teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Fluent English

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile.

With more than 28, employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special.

Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work.

And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Overview

As Account Manager, End User you will promote the sales of Rockwell Automation solutions, products and services to prospective and existing customers in the Platinum belt from within a defined selected account list, establishing solid and long-term business relationships with the customers and creating profitable business growth.

You will be responsible for overall account coordination, including account planning and forecasting.

You will be reporting to Team Lead EU.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving and exceeding the annual sales target through the maximization of business opportunities at the specified accounts.
• Responsible for developing and implementing effective account plans for all accounts assigned.
• Lead and coordinate the efforts of Rockwell Automation resources in order to provide Rockwell Automation solutions, products and services to the customers.
• Responsible for accomplishing, directly or in collaboration with other resources (i.e., identifying sales and business opportunities, presenting quotes and proposals, negotiating and closing the orders).
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of quotes, sales proposals, and contracts to the customer in compliance with Company Policies and Standards, obtaining the appropriate approvals.
• Handle objections effectively and manage a pipeline of opportunities, negotiate profitable deals.
• Consult with other functions on issues like pricing, product specification, warranties and product adaptation to ensure that we provide the appropriate business and technical solution to the customer's need.
• Collaborate with all sales teams to increase market reach, assure sales coverage and provide appropriate order fulfilment.
• Develop, use and share success of concepts and ideas to present Rockwell Automation's capabilities.

Essentials

• Bachelor or Master degree in an engineering / technical related field or equivalent.
• Fluent English (verbal and written).
• Prior minimum 2 years sales experience in industrial automation field.
• Ability to acquire new business within our customers.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership and personalized wellbeing programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• International network of professionals and knowledge sharing culture.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

and other local benefits!

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is built into our business strategy, and our daily interactions.

Our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture unleashes potential, enables collaboration and progress and improves outcomes for our employees, business, customers and partners.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing