Area Sales Manager - Industrial Automation

SunSource
Phoenix +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with leadership experience in industrial automation sales working in a geographic territory.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with leadership experience in industrial automation sales and team management skills
    — “Lead and manage a team of Business Development Managers, Inside Sales and have oversight with Customer Care”
  • Individuals with strong technical knowledge of automation, hydraulic, and robotic systems
    — “Possess a deep understanding of the industrial automation, hydraulic, and robotic products and solutions”
  • Professionals with a track record of driving revenue growth and exceeding targets
    — “drive revenue growth and lead sales activities within an assigned geographic territory”

Things to consider

  • Up to 20% travel may be required, which could impact work-life balance
    — “Up to 20% travel may be required”
  • This role involves cross-functional collaboration with teams like marketing and engineering
    — “Work closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, engineering, and customer support”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing and executing sales strategies that exceed targets
    — “Design and execute sales strategies to achieve or exceed sales targets”
  • Demonstrate leadership in managing and coaching a sales team
    — “Lead and manage a team of Business Development Managers, Inside Sales”
  • Emphasize experience in market research and identifying new business opportunities
    — “Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and potential customers”
  • Demonstrate ability to build and maintain executive-level customer relationships
    — “Build and maintain strong executive relationships with key customers”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Expand Heitek Automation’s presence within assigned market
  • Identify new business opportunities
  • Develop and nurture customer relationships
  • Promote products and services
Typical background
5+ years of experience in business development, sales2+ years of leadership or team management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales Strategy DevelopmentTeam ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket AnalysisProduct KnowledgeForecasting And ReportingBudget Management

Preferred

Industrial AutomationHydraulicRobotic Technologies

Stack & domain

SalesIndustrial AutomationHydraulicRoboticMarket AnalysisProduct KnowledgeForecasting And ReportingBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipCustomer Relationship ManagementCommunicationProblem-solvingStrategic PlanningCollaborationMedicalLife SciencesMachine BuildingAutomotiveSemiconductorFood & BeverageWater Processing

About the role

Original posting from SunSource via Lever

Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical, life sciences, machine building, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and water processing, we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem-solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges.

www.heitek.com 

We are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive growth and profitability within an assigned territory.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for developing sales strategy, growing key customer relationships, leading business development activities, and managing a high-performing sales team. You will work closely with OEMs, manufacturers, and industrial customers to deliver automation, hydraulic, and robotic solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, and reliability.  You will also carry and maintain a selective book of business.

This position is ideal for a sales leader with experience in industrial automation, controls, motion control, robotics, hydraulics, industrial distribution, or engineered solutions.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop and execute territory sales strategies to achieve revenue and profitability objectives.
  • Lead and develop a team of Business Development Managers and Inside Sales professionals, providing coaching, direction, and performance management.
  • Build and maintain executive-level customer relationships while identifying opportunities for growth and expansion.
  • Drive business development activities, including prospecting, opportunity management, and strategic account development.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industrial automation, hydraulics, robotics, and engineered solutions and effectively communicate their value to customers.
  • Develop and manage sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and business plans for the assigned territory.
  • Partner with engineering, marketing, customer support, and operations teams to support customer needs and achieve sales objectives.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities within the industrial automation sector.
  • Manage territory resources and budgets to maximize performance and growth.

Experience, Education and Skills:

  • 5+ years of industrial sales, business development, or account management experience, preferably in industrial automation, controls, motion control, robotics, hydraulics, or industrial distribution.
  • 2+ years of sales leadership or team management experience.
  • Demonstrated success growing revenue, developing strategic customer relationships, and leading high-performing sales teams.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation products, manufacturing applications, and engineered solutions.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, consultative selling, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Experience developing sales forecasts, territory plans, and growth strategies.
  • Strong business, financial, and analytical skills.Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Automation, Robotics, or a related field preferred.
  • Relevant automation or industry certifications are a plus.

We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation plan with salary and incentive opportunity
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefitsPaid vacation and holidays
  • Professional development and leadership trainingCareer advancement opportunities within a growing industrial automation organization
  • Collaborative culture with support from engineering, operations, and automation specialists

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.  If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address.  This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí).  Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #heitekassc

Source: SunSource careers (Lever)

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