Job Details

Posted Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM

PURPOSE

The Automation Account Manager is responsible for representing SMC in all business activities associated with new, current, and distributor account development. This position also has the responsibility to create and develop new business, new relationships to increase market share and obtain annual growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Retains and profitably grows sales through proactive management of medium to large size OEM accounts
• Meet or exceed annual growth expectations on a consistent basis
• Presents all of SMCs capabilities, services, and products to current and prospective target customers
• Serves as the primary contact for assigned customers and is responsible for customer growth
• Represents the voice of the customers needs and goals within the organization
• Leads all aspects of the sales process, calling upon others to assist in solution development
• Own and manage customer relationship
• Develop and execute detailed customer action plans and forecasting as required
• Maintains/creates very strong and deep-rooted relationships with key decision makers within designated strategic target accounts; recognized and respected by customers top management team within top-rated accounts
• Effectively utilize SMC tools and resources to ensure organizational consistency and efficiency
• Complete market reports as new and relevant information becomes available
• Manage SMC assets appropriately and be able to successfully calculate ROI using the RINGI process
• Have passed all training required by SMC
• Be competent in all SMC sales philosophy, strategies, and tactics
• Use and accurately maintain CRM: sales calls, projects, opportunities, contacts, lead, success reports, to align customer data regionally, and globally as necessary
• Successfully complete other duties as prescribed by the Branch Manager/Sales Manager
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored strategies aligned with client and company goals
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure timely and successful deployment of customer initiatives

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Customer- facing position; with the majority of time spent at customer sites
• Potential travel with some extended stay away from home
• Physically capable of lifting SMC products and displays up to 50 lbs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Business , Marketing, Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven sales experience with SMC or equivalent industrial automation sales experience.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial automation applications .
• Demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding sales or performance targets.
• High level communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in CRM and the use of computers and ability to learn new programs and tools as required .