Account Manager (Wisconsin)

Location: Wisconsin, USA | Type: Full Time | Salary Exempt

About the role

Pepperl+Fuchs, a leading developer in the global automation market, is seeking a hardworking, ambitious Account Manager with a strong background in industrial automation sales for our Factory Automation Division in Wisconsin. This role offers a competitive salary, great benefits, a comfortable work environment, a strong PTO plan, and professional development opportunities.

As an Account Manager, you will manage sales activities within existing accounts while pursuing new accounts. This is an opportunity to build relationships, provide consultative solutions, and represent industry-respected products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing and new accounts.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities at existing and new accounts.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer applications and provide consultative solutions using Pepperl+Fuchs products.
• Collaborate with internal product management and market teams to support customer solutions and ensure satisfaction.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, territory plans, and activity reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and competitor activity.
• Travel across Wisconsin on a daily or weekly basis as business requires.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial automation sales.
• Desire to grow professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience selling in one or more of the following markets:
  • Original Equipment Manufacturing
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Material Handling Machinery
  • Autonomous Vehicle Technology
  • IIoT / Industry 4.0
  • Packaging Machinery
  • Mobile Equipment
  • Semiconductors/Electronics industries

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)