Account Manager - Automation

Sonepar

$80K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in industrial sales or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical products and applications.
  • Expertise in Control and Automation products including PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
  • Demonstrated ability in sales negotiation and customer relationship management.
  • Effective communicator with strong presentation skills.
  • Motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Visit customer facilities to secure business from existing and potential customers.
  • Collaborate with various departments to develop comprehensive material lists based on customer requirements.
  • Follow up on quotations, addressing customer inquiries to facilitate order closure.
  • Build professional relationships with key personnel across customer organizations.
  • Establish and negotiate customer-specific contracts.
  • Perform sales duties within the assigned territory effectively.
  • Support sales engineers in crafting tailored solutions for customers.

Benefits

  • Healthcare plans for employees.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Paid parental leave for employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Access to professional and personal development programs.
  • Opportunities for employee share ownership.
  • Employer-funded short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance for employees' spouses and dependents.
  • Robust wellness programs and gym reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
  • What you will do:
    • Secure business from existing and potential customers by means of visiting the customer's facility.
    • Secure opportunities on customer requirements by working with Cooper's departments to develop a comprehensive bill of material.
    • Follow up on all quotations submitted to customers, answer questions/concerns and Help close the order.
    • Establish professional customer/vendor relationships with appropriate customer personnel (purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, management and other key personnel).
    • Establish customer specific contracts.
    • Perform all assigned duties in the assigned sales territory.
    • Support Sales Engineers in preparing solutions for customers.

    What you will bring:
    • Knowledge of industrial electrical products and applications.
    • Knowledge of Control and Automation products to include PLC's, HMI's and VFD's.
    • Skilled in selling products & services, negotiating sales, pricing and terms.
    • Ability to effectively communicate information and present ideas and solutions to customers.
    • Outgoing personality that works well with others.
    • Ability to speak read and write proficiently in English.
    • Maintains strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and possess strong work detail and organizational skills.
    • Motivated, Self-Starter with a strong work ethic who can work independently.
    • Must be fluent in Microsoft Office ©.

    Physical Requirements and Work Environment
    • Minimum travel, sitting in vehicle to customer's place of business or job site, when required..
    • Requires close vision with computer and paperwork, distant and peripheral vision for driving and product selection, and depth perception for safety in warehouse and building.
    • Requires ability to clearly hear in-person and phone conversations.
    • Primarily light industrial and office work areas. Exposure to construction sites, hard hat and safety sensitive areas. Moderate to high noise level.

    Location: Delran, NJ or Belthlehem, PA or Fairfield, NJ
    Salary: $80,000- $90K based on relevant experience


What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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