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National Account Manager

SICK, Inc.
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/3/2025

***This is a remote, field sales position. The person will live in and around any of the major cities listed. Work out of their home office and conduct regular business travel nationally.

ABOUT SICK:

SICK is a leading global provider of intelligent sensors, systems, and services for factory, logistics, and process automation applications. With more than 1,000 patents, innovation and technology are at its core. This focus on innovation and “Sensor Intelligence” have allowed SICK to develop products for every phase of production in the automotive, packaging, electronics, food and beverage, consumer goods, storage and conveyor, robotics, material handling, oil and gas, chemical, power, maritime industries and more. In addition, SICK’s focus on Sensor Intelligence allows us to make Industry 4.0, or the Industrial Internet of Things, a reality for their customers.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Our base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The starting base salary range for this position is listed below. Actual starting salary will be based on a variety of factors including experience, skill set, education, performance, license/certifications, business needs, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Starting Base Annual Salary Range:

$90,910 - $137,500

Bonus Eligibility:

This role is eligible for commissions based on a combination of company and individual performance.

Benefits:

SICK’s benefit package has long been recognized and valued because of its comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. To help our employees make the most of their overall well-being, we are thrilled to provide an outstanding benefits package! SICK offers 17 PTO days starting, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability/life benefits, 401k retirement plan and more. Click here to view more about our benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position has primary responsibility for supporting and growing profitable SICK sales and market share with International Key Accounts with a passion and drive for success within the integrated automation business. This position will be involved in technical, complex sales with a focus on partnership, services, systems, and solution selling within key logistics integrator partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Be the trusted technical advisor to our customers. Introduce and sell SICK solutions and Lifetime Services to both existing and new account prospects to achieve established goals and grow market share through solution selling.
  • Use and accurately maintain the company’s CRM system for all customer and sales process data to ensure teamwork, collaboration, and global transparency towards providing an amazing customer experience.
  • Develop direct customer relationships using deep understanding of customers business needs, production applications, and technical language utilized in their industry.
  • Use consultative sales techniques and solutions that are differentiated to improve customer production quality control and production efficiency, based on SICK Sales Power (SSP) to uncover customer needs and solve difficult applications.
  • Provide an amazing customer experience and accurately managing customer communications and SICK customer relationship with named accounts.
  • Identify and qualify business and customer opportunities and/or threats; understand the account potential, competitors, and position in the market and requirements for doing business.
  • Be responsible for new leads and potential opportunities for new and diverse product applications through continued product, industry, and client research.
  • Introduce SICK new products, solutions, systems, and Lifetime Services with a sense of urgency and entrepreneurialism.
  • Form an Account Sales Team comprising sales colleagues, specialists, national product managers, and other colleagues, as appropriate, to maximize our share of wallet.
  • Develop strategic account plans for target customers and opportunities.
  • Pursue Sales Excellence, developing skills, knowledge, and competencies to continuously improve performance. Complete annual performance objectives and performance reviews with Supervisor.
  • Capitalize on development and training opportunities to position yourself for highest levels of performance recognition and continued career development.
  • Keep abreast of market and competitive activity; recommend actions in areas where competitor activities are having a negative impact on sales goals.
  • Participate in trade shows, prepare and give marketing/sales presentations to technical societies, etc.
  • Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

  • Four-year degree in a technical field with either an academic or an experiential orientation toward technical sales.
  • Prior sales experience involving sales of complex, high technology industrial control products through direct sales, and/or regional distributors is required.
  • Experience managing multi-location accounts, national accounts, identified key accounts.
  • Prior outside sales experience within industrial/factory automation is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

  • Able to travel nationally 50% (up to 75% first year).
  • High degree of direct sales management skills and the implementation of account sales plans through a network of direct and indirect sales channels.
  • Able to manage consistently to a common plan, providing sales leadership in the implementation of corporate sales strategies.
  • Fundamental leadership in sales management, opportunity assessment, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a global mindset.
  • Able to work as a team to solve problems and create strategic plans through shared knowledge.
  • Must be flexible, resilient and open to change.
  • A self-starter with strong motivation and desire for continuous learning and improvement.
  • Possess general knowledge of software applications and technologies within automation.
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft and Internet applications.
  • Able and willing to work alternative schedules including weekend, and on-call hours as needed.
  • Legally permitted to work in the United States.
  • Able to work in a general office environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Ethics and Integrity Personal Growth and Learning, Customer Focus, Personal Accountable, Building Effective Relationships

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment that offers challenges and the opportunity for growth, we are the place for you! SICK has several locations throughout domestic US and offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits program. Qualified candidates can apply online by clicking the “Apply Online” button. Visit us at www.sickusa.com.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

Salary : $90,910 - $137,500

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