Account Manager - Distributed Control Systems Sales

Puffer-Sweiven

$110K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in a relevant technical field.
  • 7+ years experience in industrial automation or related areas.
  • Proven track record in selling Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and automation solutions.
  • Familiar with process industries like refining, chemicals, and power generation.
  • Knowledge of leading DCS platforms such as Emerson DeltaV and Honeywell Experion.
  • Experience with long-term capital project opportunities and managing multiple stakeholders.
  • Understanding of automation project execution and control system lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic account plans to enhance Emerson's market presence.
  • Identify and pursue automation opportunities in greenfield and modernization projects.
  • Build relationships with key operations and engineering personnel.
  • Align Emerson's solutions with customer operational objectives.
  • Create value-based proposals showcasing operational benefits.
  • Lead sales efforts in complex, cross-functional projects.
  • Coordinate with channel partners to drive sales activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee training and development programs.
  • Opportunity to work with leading automation technologies.
  • A collaborative work environment focusing on teamwork and innovation.
  • Access to global resources and expertise.
  • Support for professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • DeltaV™ Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • DeltaV™ SaaS and Digital Transformation Solutions
  • Control System Modernization and Migration Programs
  • AspenTech™ Industrial Software
  • Guardian™ Digital Lifecycle Services
  • Asset Management and Reliability Solutions
  • Advanced Process Control (APC)
  • Batch Automation Solutions
  • Industrial Cybersecurity Services
  • Engineering, Commissioning, and Project Services
  • Lifecycle Service Agreements and Resident Programs
  • Operator Training and Simulation Solutions
  • Integrated Operations and Performance Improvement Solutions

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand Puffer's/Emerson's presence within assigned accounts and achieve annual orders and revenue objectives.
  • Identify, qualify, and pursue greenfield, brownfield, migration, modernization, and expansion opportunities involving DeltaV and related automation technologies.
  • Build executive-level relationships with operations leaders, engineering managers, maintenance managers, plant managers, and corporate decision-makers.
  • Serve as the primary commercial resource for customers by aligning Emerson solutions with their operational, reliability, safety, and business objectives.
  • Develop value-based proposals and business cases that demonstrate measurable operational and financial benefits.
  • Lead complex sales pursuits involving cross-functional resources, including systems engineering, project management, lifecycle services, proposal teams, and business leadership.
  • Develop opportunities to replace or modernize competitive automation platforms installed within customer facilities.
  • Position Emerson's DeltaV DCS platform against competing technologies including Honeywell Experion, ABB System 800xA, Yokogawa CENTUM, Siemens PCS7, Schneider Electric Foxboro, and Rockwell PlantPAx.
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of customer operations, capital projects, maintenance strategies, production objectives, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Coordinate sales activities with distributors, system integrators, EPC firms, and other channel partners.
  • Manage opportunities through the entire sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, strategy development, proposal generation, negotiation, and contract award.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and opportunity management within the CRM platform.
  • Support business unit growth initiatives, trade shows, customer events, seminars, and industry networking opportunities.
  • Maintain regular presence at customer sites and corporate offices to strengthen relationships and identify emerging business opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Knowledge:
  • BS/BA degree required in a discipline that supports a technical knowledge of the business.
  • 7+ years of successful experience in industrial automation, process control, systems integration, technical sales, or automation engineering.
  • Demonstrated success selling Distributed Control Systems (DCS), control system modernization projects, automation software, industrial digitalization solutions, lifecycle services, or engineering services.
  • Experience working with or supporting process industries such as refining, chemicals, oil & gas, life sciences, power generation, food & beverage, mining, pulp & paper, or metals.
  • Knowledge of leading DCS platforms including Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, ABB System 800xA, Yokogawa CENTUM, Siemens PCS7, Schneider Electric Foxboro, or Rockwell PlantPAx.
  • Experience identifying and developing capital project opportunities with long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of automation project execution, control system lifecycle management, and operational technology environments.
  • Experience working for an automation manufacturer, system integrator, EPC contractor, engineering firm, or industrial technology provider is highly preferred.

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience from the following organizations are preferred:
  • Honeywell Process Solutions
  • ABB Process Automation
  • Yokogawa
  • Siemens
  • Schneider Electric / Foxboro
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Maverick Technologies
  • Prime Controls
  • Matrix Technologies
  • TriCore
  • Wood
  • Fluor
  • Burns & McDonnell
  • Concept Systems
  • ECS Solutions
  • Other industrial automation system integrators and EPC organizations

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