Nordson

Strategic Account Manager, Industrial Machinery Sales

Nordson$80K — $120K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in technical/business discipline or equivalent 5 years related experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience in a field territory position with sales or technical support responsibility is desired.
  • Proven record of technical selling skills.
  • Mechanical and electrical knowledge and skills essential.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic systems and electronic instrumentation required.
  • Ability to read and interpret installation and troubleshooting drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Sell systems and parts to existing and new customers in assigned territory.
  • Service, install, and maintain systems at customer locations.
  • Travel daily to meet with customers, spending significant time in the field.
  • Identify customer needs and collaborate with the team to propose optimal solutions.
  • Maintain current knowledge of Nordson products and service policies.
  • Provide customers with product information and formal quotes as needed.
  • Conduct production line audits and provide detailed application information.

Benefits

  • Participation in a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Opportunities for extensive travel within an assigned territory.
  • Access to ongoing training and development in technical skills.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Responsible for sales and service support for all customers in assigned territory. Travels extensively to assigned customers. Spends majority of their time one-on-one with customers.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Sales of systems and parts to existing customers and new customers in assigned territory.
• Services, installs and maintains all systems installed at assigned customers.
• Travels to customer locations daily. Spends majority of time visiting customers.
• Identifies opportunities and works with Account Coordinator and Application Specialist to sell systems and parts for assigned customers.
• Identifies new applications, system upgrades and new customer needs and recommend best solution to improve customer operations.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of Nordson products, prices, policies, and procedures; knows which Nordson products can be most advantageously used with all applications.
• Provides product and part number information to customer as re quested and as needed by customer to facilitate customer direct ordering. Creates formal quotes when required based upon customer needs.
• Works with Adhesives Technical Services, Applications Engineering and Application Specialists to develop written quotes for customer when needed. Provides production line audits and application details (speeds, material, dispense rates, etc) to allow for development of written quote.
• Meets established sales budget as assigned.
• Advises Regional Sales and Service Manager and Application Specialists of new markets, changes in existing markets, competitor activities (prices and product changes), and needs for new or redesigned Nordson hardware.
• Responsible for doing and keeping up-to-date on activity reports, contacts and line surveys in CRM system.
• Maintains personal appearance, test equipment, and vehicles in a manner that reflects credit on the corporate image.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Associates Degree in technical/business discipline, military technical training, or equivalent 5 years related experience (in lieu of education) required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in a field territory position with sales or technical support responsibility is desired.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
• Proven record of technical selling skills.
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge and skills.
• Hydraulic systems knowledge and skills.
• Electronic knowledge and skills to include the use of typical instrumentation, tools and equipment.
• Ability to read installation, dimension and troubleshooting drawings plus hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Advanced knowledge of application requirements and parameters for all Nordson applications.

Travel Required:

Estimated 75% (overnight 1 to 3 a week) - other travel in assigned sales/service territory

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson

Nordson Corporation is a global manufacturer of systems that apply adhesives, sealants, and coatings to a variety of consumer and industrial products. The company's products are used in a range of industries, including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, and automotive. Nordson's systems are designed to improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase efficiency for its customers. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio.
Learn more about Nordson
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$13.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$275.1 million
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
+4.6%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
NASDAQ

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