Executive Account Manager
Vontier · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Invenco by Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) is a dynamic, technology-driven retail-solutions provider formed from the integration of global industry leaders. As part of Vontier (NYSE: VNT), we deliver smart, connected solutions for roadside convenience retail, fleet operations, and auto repair.
About the role
This is a territory/account-based sales leadership role that combines individual quota ownership with a cross-functional mandate to accelerate product adoption across the Convenience Retail portfolio (Solutions, Payment, and Software). The position is hands-on, in-field sales, partnering closely with Product Management, Marketing, Channel, and Sales Operations.
Responsibilities
- Own a defined North American Account with full responsibility for pipeline development, account management, and quota attainment.
- Communicate, promote, and provide education on Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s key strategic initiatives, principles, goals, objectives, and programs with distributors and customers.
- Schedule and log sales calls; manage assigned accounts and distributors by reporting key activities and updates.
- Drive sales through direct customer engagement, distributor/channel partners, and strategic accounts; lead contract and deal-close activities for territory bookings.
- Maintain accurate territory forecasts and sales activity reports; collaborate with Sales Operations and Sr Director on territory-level plans.
- Design, manage, and execute technical pilots, POCs, and channel tests that de-risk customer adoption and demonstrate commercial impact.
- Define pilot success criteria, collect and analyze results, and produce scalable commercialization plans and launch playbooks.
- Recommend pricing, packaging, and go-to-market approaches for portfolio additions or bundling opportunities based on pilot and field learnings.
- Run VOC activities (customer interviews, site visits, feedback sessions) to capture requirements, prioritize features, and identify market shifts.
- Maintain competitive intelligence and translate findings into actionable guidance for Product and Marketing.
- Work with Product Management/Marketing to develop and deliver sales enablement assets: value-selling messaging, ROI calculators, battlecards, demos, webinars, and training for RSSMs, sales engineers, distributors, and channel partners.
- Support trade shows, customer events, and marketing campaigns with technical and commercial content; assist in web content and webinar development.
- Act as the principal conduit between your assigned account, field, and Product Management/Marketing for Indoor Retail initiatives; ensure alignment on timelines and priorities.
- Act as mentor and leader for Retail Solution Sales Managers, providing feedback and direction.
- Maintain an active funnel of opportunities on all product lines, forecasting sales, and managing contracts.
- Manage price and profitability in the territory/accounts through management of pricing deviations and concessions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 10+ years of channel or direct sales experience in retail technology, POS, payments, or adjacent B2B hardware/software; demonstrable quota attainment record.
- Proven experience designing and leading technical POCs/pilots and converting pilot outcomes into commercialization plans.
- Strong presentation skills; comfortable presenting to C-suite and channel leadership.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; able to build clear executive dashboards and ROI analyses.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Technical aptitude for retail systems and solution demonstrations (POS, payment devices, remote management tools) strongly preferred.
Outcomes and Deliverables
- Territory quota attainment and pipeline quality.
- Number / % of pilots converted to scaled deployments within target timelines.
- Incremental revenue attributable to initiatives and enablement activities.
- Adoption rate of enablement materials and sales plays across assigned partners/teams.
- Time-to-scale for new features/offers after pilot completion.
Work Environment: Remote