The Account Manager position in a few words
The Account Manager role is responsible for developing Japan accounts primarily in the Consumer Electronics industry. This role blends complex technical problems a consultative solutionbased selling culture and exposure to worldrenowned technology organizations we proudly call our customers. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in engineering fields such as mechanical automation electrical or electronics and a proven ability to develop and implement sales strategies for complex technical solutions. This highly visible crossfunctional role is a great opportunity to showcase your skills within all departments of Averna and across the globe.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Identify/develop prospect accounts and maintain/grow existing accounts.
- Master the customer need and position Averna to solve mission critical problems.
- Maintain a sales funnel (Salesforce) and manage sales forecasts using CRM.
- Define account strategies and execute sales plan
- Manage opportunities by leveraging strong relationships you build with Avernas worldclass presales teams including Solution Architects and Proposal Writers.
- Build/execute account plans through collaboration with internal teams (Marketing Operations etc.) .
Qualifications :
Qualification and required work experience
- Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Electronics or other related technical fields
- Experience: 5 years of experience in selling custom automation solutions for manufacturing industry
- Bilingual: Japanese (native) and English (business level) communication skills
Technical/Functional Competency:
- Technical understanding of automation test & measurement equipment concepts
- A solid understanding of the engineering design and manufacturing processes
- Demonstrable experience in consultative technology solution selling capital equipment to OEMs
- Experience in selling into big accounts
- Track record of annual sales in the millions/ year range
- Excellent communication negotiation and relationshipbuilding skills.
- Familiarity with the National Instruments toolset a plus
- PLC Beckhoff based automation selling a plus
- Mobility: Travel up to 50% of the time (travel domestically and internationally as needed)
Behavioural Competency:
- Aligned to Averna values.
- Challengers
- Learning agility
- Passion for sales
- Active listening
- Excellent Communication skills in English.
- Presentation Skills
- Conceptualizing skills
Additional Information :
Whats in it for YOU
- Employment Insurance Employees Pension Insurance Health Insurance
- Learning and growing through multiple cuttingedge projects and clients
- #LIHybrid
Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race color religion sexual orientation gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime