Account Manager - Industrial Automation Outside Sales

Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills and have effective oral and written communication skills. 

• Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have effective oral and written communication skills for personal contact with customer service representatives, sales representatives, customers, and other departments. Must be technically proficient with PC based programs such as: Windows, MSWord, and Excel & Power Point. 

Competencies

• Strong business, creative, and technical writing skills
• Proficiency in MS office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication 
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multitask

Required Education and/or Experience

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two year college or technical school in electrical engineering; or three or more years' successful sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Four-year Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree preferred. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Valid Driver's License in good standing.

Work Environment

Position is an indoor office warehouse setting and outside driving with moderate noise levels including voices, office equipment, and foot traffic sounds. Employee may interact with customers, sales representatives, and other internal departments.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit at desk for extended periods of time
• Use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach for items
• Listen to and talk with fellow staff and internal and external customers
• Occasionally crouch and crawl 
• Be able to lift 20 pounds

Travel

Occasional out-of-town travel required. Travel may include overnight stays, weekend assignments..

Job Summary

Generate new business sales along with maintaining and building relationships with existing customers.  Sales representatives are involved with the full sales cycle, calling on all buying influences including engineering, purchasing, quality assurance as well as senior management to generate oppor