Strategic Account Manager - Mining & Metals Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Employee Assistance Program

On-demand digital course library

International network

Supportive work environment

Company Car

Job summary

Rockwell Automation, Inc. is seeking an Account Manager based in Johannesburg to promote Rockwell Automation solutions, products and services to Mining & Metals customers. You will manage account coordination, planning and forecasting, reporting to Sales Manager EU.

The role requires building long-term relationships, driving profitable growth, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Strong emphasis on new business development and meeting annual targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in engineering/technical related field or equivalent.
• Fluent English (verbal and written).
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in industrial automation.
• Ability to acquire new business within existing and new customers.

Responsibilities

• Achieve/exceed annual sales targets at assigned accounts.
• Develop and implement effective account plans for all accounts.
• Lead Rockwell Automation resources to provide solutions to customers.
• Identify opportunities, present quotes, negotiate and close orders.
• Prepare/provide quotes, proposals, and contracts with approvals.
• Obtain and manage approvals, handle objections, and maintain pipeline.
• Coordinate with pricing, product specs, warranties, and adaptations.
• Collaborate with sales teams to expand market reach and fulfill orders.
• Develop and share Rockwell Automation capabilities with customers.

Skills

Fluent English

5+ years sales experience

Industrial automation

New business development

Education

Bachelor's degree/diploma in engineering/technical field

Job description

Rockwell Automation, Inc. is seeking an Account Manager based in Johannesburg to promote Rockwell Automation solutions, products and services to Mining & Metals customers. You will manage account coordination, planning and forecasting, reporting to Sales Manager EU.

The role requires building long-term relationships, driving profitable growth, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Strong emphasis on new business development and meeting annual targets.