Account Manager
Who we are: Axis Automation leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations.
Our Mission: Supporting the adoption of automation solutions that empower people and enhance productivity
Our Vision: To be the leading automation solutions provider for the manufacturing community
What we are looking for: A career-oriented and motivated Account Manager to join a dynamic, tight- knit team engineering and integrating custom factory automation equipment supporting customers in general industries.
Position Title: Account Manager
Position Description:
- Development and acquisition of new customers in general non-automotive industries
- Maintain good standing and growing relationships with existing/acquired customers
- Generate new project orders to meet or exceed annual goals
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all team members, customer and supplier partners throughout project acquisition and delivery
- Provide metrics, reports and success criteria for sales and related activities
- Strategic planning and goal-setting surrounding market and customer sector-specific targeting and communication initiatives to close or grow customer accounts
- Maintain & submit appropriate records for forecasting, quote status & expenses
- Assist Applications Engineering team as needed in developing solutions to customers’ needs
- Support marketing efforts and general proactive market outreach activities
Position Requirements
- Existing relationships with key customers and decision-makers in engineering and procurement
- A general understanding of manufacturing, particularly as it pertains to automation equipment
- Proven ability to continually contact prospective customers and develop relevant leads
- Professional skills in organizing and leading conversations and building trust
- Proven, and superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication abilities
- Sense of diplomacy, including negotiation skills, conflict resolution and people management
- Possess a creative and solutions-oriented approach to project opportunities
- Willingness to travel to support customers in order to meet project sales goals
- Ability to skillfully utilize CRM software and Microsoft applications notably Excel
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Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.
Compensation: Base salary, sales commission, year-end discretionary bonus
Benefits: Paid-time off, 401(k) employer match, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, Parental leave, Life insurance