Job Description
Job Description
Sales Account Manager – Automation & Fluid Power
Hiring in : Roanoke, Lynchburg, Blacksburg
ProSearch Recruiting Partners, an independent franchise of the MRINetwork that specializes in hiring for factory automation OEMs and integrators, is hiring for a long-established leader in automation, motion control, fluid power, and mechatronic solutions. As part of their strategic growth plan, the company is adding multiple Sales Account Managers to support key territories in Roanoke and Lynchburg. This is a high-impact role that blends technical expertise in automation and hydraulic / fluid power products with consultative selling to deliver solutions that drive real value for customers.
The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for :
- Managing and growing a portfolio of established accounts while identifying new business opportunities in automation, motion control, and fluid power
- Selling standard and engineered solutions for hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechatronic systems in collaboration with internal technical resources and vendor partners
- Driving business development initiatives in manufacturing, heavy industrial, and related markets that depend on fluid power and automation technologies
- Leading account planning, technical solution scoping, pricing discussions, proposals, and contract negotiations
- Supporting vendor programs by riding with reps, promoting standard product lines, and coordinating special pricing contracts
- Conducting customer site visits, application reviews, and attending industry events to represent the company and build long-term relationships
- Maintaining accurate CRM data, forecasts, and territory activity reports
- Operating within the company’s strategic framework while taking an entrepreneurial approach to territory development
- Supporting cross-division initiatives and aligning with corporate goals and technology advancements
The Sales Account Manager will have the following experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business preferred5+ years of technical sales experience in industrial automation and / or hydraulic / fluid power systemsProven success managing and growing key customer accounts across manufacturing, steel, metals, or heavy industrial marketsStrong knowledge of industrial automation systems (PLCs, motion control, robotics, sensors) plus a clear understanding of hydraulic / pneumatic components and fluid power circuitsExperience with complex solution selling and value-based strategy, particularly where automation and hydraulics intersectExcellent communication, negotiation, and consultative selling skillsStrong prospecting and lead generation abilities with a growth mindsetHighly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities independentlyProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM toolsComfortable working in office, field, and industrial environmentsWillingness to travel to visit clients within the local territoryValid driver’s license requiredThe Sales Account Manager will be rewarded with :
Base Salary : $90,000-100,000+ base salary plus incentives!CommissionsComprehensive benefits package!MedicalDentalVision401k with matchPaths for long-term career advancementOpportunity to make a major impact, you will be recognized for your success!Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
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