Principal Account Manager - DoD

We are seeking an expert Senior Account Manager to drive NI's sales efforts within the Department of Defense (DoD) sector. The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record of success in selling sophisticated technical solutions to DoD accounts, with deep expertise in radar, electronic warfare (EW), and RF technologies. This role will involve building and implementing strategic account plans, driving roadmaps, developing both short and long-term sales pipelines, and leading a geographically diverse territory covering NI's top Radar / EW focused DoD accounts.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

• Account Ownership : Lead and grow direct sales to key DoD customers, building positive relationships with partners across radar, EW, and RF programs.
• Pipeline Development : Identify and qualify new business opportunities, developing a robust short and long-term pipeline to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strategic Roadmap Influence : Work closely with internal customers to drive product roadmaps and ensure alignment with customer requirements in defense technologies, including radar and EW.
• Sophisticated Solution Proposals : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to propose tailored solutions that address sophisticated technical challenges.
• Territory Management : Lead all aspects of a large, multi-state or regional territory, ensuring consistent customer engagement and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Collaboration and Leadership : Act as a liaison between the customer and NI's internal teams to ensure successful project execution and long-term partnership development.
• Market Expertise : Keep abreast of trends and developments in DoD procurement, radar / EW programs, and emerging defense technologies.

For this Role, You Will Need :

Our Offer to You :

We recognize for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson . Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

Our compensation philosophy is simple : we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $194,600 - 316,200 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

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Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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Emerson is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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Salary : $194,600 - $316,200