Account Manager

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Walker, MI
Entry level
Automotive
The Role
The Account Manager will develop and acquire new customers in non-automotive industries, maintain relationships with existing customers, generate project orders, assist with strategic planning, and support marketing activities. This role requires a collaborative approach and involves travel to meet customer needs.
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Who we are: Axis Automation leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations.

Our Mission: Supporting the adoption of automation solutions that empower people and enhance productivity

Our Vision: To be the leading automation solutions provider for the manufacturing community

What we are looking for: A career-oriented and motivated Account Manager to join a dynamic, tight- knit team engineering and integrating custom factory automation equipment supporting customers in general industries.


Position Title: Account Manager

Position Description:

  • Development and acquisition of new customers in general non-automotive industries
  • Maintain good standing and growing relationships with existing/acquired customers
  • Generate new project orders to meet or exceed annual goals
  • Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all team members, customer and supplier partners throughout project acquisition and delivery
  • Provide metrics, reports and success criteria for sales and related activities
  • Strategic planning and goal-setting surrounding market and customer sector-specific targeting and communication initiatives to close or grow customer accounts
  • Maintain & submit appropriate records for forecasting, quote status & expenses
  • Assist Applications Engineering team as needed in developing solutions to customers’ needs
  • Support marketing efforts and general proactive market outreach activities

 

Position Requirements

  • Existing relationships with key customers and decision-makers in engineering and procurement
  • A general understanding of manufacturing, particularly as it pertains to automation equipment
  • Proven ability to continually contact prospective customers and develop relevant leads
  • Professional skills in organizing and leading conversations and building trust
  • Proven, and superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication abilities
  • Sense of diplomacy, including negotiation skills, conflict resolution and people management
  • Possess a creative and solutions-oriented approach to project opportunities
  • Willingness to travel to support customers in order to meet project sales goals
  • Ability to skillfully utilize CRM software and Microsoft applications notably Excel


Compensation: Base salary, sales commission, year-end discretionary bonus

Benefits: Paid-time off, 401(k) employer match, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, Parental leave, Life insurance

The Company
Grand Rapids, MI
46 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Axis Automation is looking for career-oriented individuals to join a dynamic, tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. We're a small company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!

With our team of leading engineers and machine builders, we design, integrate, install and service automation systems for manufacturing companies utilizing the latest technologies.

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