Global Account Manager

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description Rockwell Automation is the largest company in the world dedicated to industrial automation and information. Here, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to make the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive. From improving the production of medicines that boost human health to reducing waste in an oil and gas plant, the work we do changes how we live. We truly believe we are doing things never before possible. And we need the brightest minds to help make that happen – the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers. That’s where you come in. The Global Account Manager is responsible for planning and implementing sales to specific existing major accounts where growing relationships, identifying opportunities, and account management skills are critical. Accounts are top priorities, frequently have multiple buying locations internationally, making the process of establishing and maintaining broad client relationships essential. Essential Functions: Represent all of Rockwell Automation’s products & services well (capable breadth), and periodically must augment skills with additional competency to support customer-critical products & services (selective depth) Interact comfortably with the Global Account at senior management & executive levels and convey Rockwell Automation’s products & services in a manner that demonstrates tangible economic value, linked to customer business drivers and key performance indicators, and based upon elements of competitive advantage, strategic positioning, shared goals & risks and profitability impact. Effectively promote business growth through indirect management of extended teams, affording a balanced selling effort at multiple customer levels of the Global Account. Must be able to team with, find compromise, and build consensus with Field Sales Management, during the process of leveraging the extended geographic sales team. Develop a trust-based, mutually beneficial relationship with principal customer sponsors of the Global Account. Must mature and formalize Global Account relationship expectations and address all Rockwell Automation products & services with a growth strategy for each that maximizes “customer share” across all global regions. Quickly qualify opportunities in order to efficiently deploy Rockwell Automation resources on high potential activities. Ensure that the Global Account has access to all Rockwell Automation resources by establishing excellent working relationships with the product groups/business units, geographic sales management, international and senior management. Participate in the Global Account's manufacturing, planning, and implementation teams to provide control/information input at an early stage, and via this participation, recommend strategies/tactics to Rockwell Automation that will benefit the Global Account. Identify new growth opportunities in products and services for the mutual benefit of Rockwell Automation and the Global Account. Provide the annual plan for the Global Account in coordination and cooperation with geographic Rockwell Automation sales/support offices world-wide and communicate this plan within Rockwell Automation and to the Global Account, including regular progress throughout the year. Work with the Global Account to expand Rockwell Automation’s presence globally, and to deliver consistently across geographic boundaries. Must be willing to travel to personally communicate Global Account relationship objectives to extended teams, and to engage in strategic Global Account growth opportunities directly with remote resources. With Global Account active participation and approval, must periodically define mutually agreeable opportunities to leverage Global Account applications or solutions and communicate/publish these successes as ‘reference stories’ for industry/global selling efforts. Must model the capabilities of an ‘Executive Sales Professional’ to sales colleagues, and be a mentor when appropriate. Ensures through familiarity with company policies and procedures. Appropriately applies policies and procedures in compliance with government laws. Policies and procedures include, but not limited to: Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental). Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience Valid driver’s license. Ability to travel domestically and internationally 50% of time. Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of Corporate Account Management. Prior experience in technical sales, industrial distribution, systems integration or an engineering firm, or graduate of the Rockwell Automation Sales Training Program Applied experience in one or more areas related to selling control/information solutions into our target industries, or supporting same, and/or production/process engineering experience, manufacturing operations experience or similar work, either from within the Rockwell Automation organization or in similar industry Ability to sell at the senior management & executive levels, and convey Rockwell Automation’s products & services in a manner which demonstrate tangible economic value Global sales experience preferred Industry Experience: Working knowledge of Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things technologies IOT / IIOT / Software / Annual Recurring Revenue-Subscription model type of experience Working with all levels of a manufacturing enterprise – CxO, operations leadership, technical leadership, plant leadership and OEM machine builders Demonstrated ability to sell at the senior management & executive levels, focusing on the business outcomes and demonstrating the tangible economic value of our products, information software & service Communicates Effectively, Builds Networks, Action Oriented Customer Focus, Strategic Mindset, Business Insight, Drives Results, Global Perspective Manage Complexity, Ensures Accountability, Interpersonal Savvy, Collaborates, Manages Ambiguity What We Offer: Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision 401k Paid Time off Parental and Caregiver Leave Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that fit with your personal life. To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. #LI-JG1 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at 1 (844) 404-7247. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!