Senior Account Executive - Automotive

WHAT FLEXWARE DOES

 

Manufacturers are the backbone of innovation—powering industries, improving lives, and keeping the world moving forward. That’s where Flexware Innovation comes in. Behind every great product is a complex web of machines, technology, data, and people working together to make it happen. Flexware partners with manufacturers to guide their strategy and execute the solutions that bring it to life. Founded in 1996, Flexware’s teams of talented advisors and engineers leverage technology across industrial controls, manufacturing systems integration, software development, data engineering and management, and the ever-evolving landscape of emerging technologies. Flexware is made up of problem-solvers, builders, and collaborators who care deeply about doing work that matters. We roll up our sleeves, dive into the details, and create solutions that stand the test of time, because our customers count on us to keep production moving. Today, Flexware is growing with fresh momentum and purpose. We’re investing in innovation, in our people, and in a culture where you can do your best work while living a balanced, meaningful life.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

 

The Senior Account Executive – Automotive & Transportation role is above an entry role within the Business Development Team at Flexware and will report to the Director of Business Development assigned to the Automotive, Transportation, and Battery Manufacturing vertical. In this role, the Senior Account Executive will work with the Director and VP to define and lead the business development strategy for this vertical market, with a focus on automotive OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, EV manufacturers, and battery-related manufacturing organizations. The Senior Account Executive will work collaboratively across Flexware’s service and product delivery teams (Automation, Systems Integration, Software Development, Business Intelligence, etc.) to identify and execute opportunities that deliver long-term value to customers operating complex, high-throughput manufacturing environments.

 

As the Senior Account Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Manage and own the Automotive, Transportation, and Battery Manufacturing vertical

• Develop and maintain account package to achieve annual revenue and margin goals.

• Identify opportunities for the company to deliver value, strategic motivators, main stakeholders, buying processes and forecasted sales.

• Serve as account Owner for 1 Strategic Account, 10-15 Focused Accounts & 3-5 Target Accounts.

• Account Management Responsibilities:

• • Establish new & grow existing customer relationships to and secure contracts that achieve assigned sales quotas and targets.

  • Researching assigned clients and possible contacts to grow accounts.

  • Identifies Target Accounts to prospect for new business within Vertical Industry

  • Drive the entire sales cycle from initial customer engagement to closed sales.

  • Develop and drive business initiatives for future success.

  • Identify sales opportunities using various direct methods such as calling and face to face meetings, and indirect methods such as networking.

  • Qualify opportunities against company criteria for ideal customers, projects, and sales.

  • Consult with prospects about business challenges and requirements, as well as the range of options and cost benefits of each.

• Participate in Flexware Introductions to new customers or new contacts.

• Maintain a high level of relevant domain knowledge to have meaningful conversations with prospects.

• Work with delivery & products (engineering services teams), technical staff, operations, and product specialists where required to address customer requirements, problems, and opportunities.

• Utilize Salesforce to create and manage opportunities, accounts, and contacts.

• Utilize Microsoft Teams to manage internal communication for each Account & Opportunities.

**Please note that we are not interviewing candidates that require sponsorship now or in the future**

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE DONE BEFORE

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, and/or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in new sales activities and client acquisition.

• Solid English verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong understanding of the Automotive and Transportation Industry.

• Have a base understanding of at least 3 (preferably all) of Flexware’s technical discip