Territory Account Manager (Electrical/PLC/DCS/VFD)

Overview

Join our team of leaders in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing & training. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Territory Account Manager. Shermco is ISO certified, a member of EASA, AWEA, PEARL and is accredited by NETA, PEV, SKF & ANAB. Shermco Industries is a founding member of NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry.

Shermco Industries is seeking a Territory Account Manager

Responsibilities

• The primary role of this position will be to provide account management/sales targeting industrial, data center, hospitals, and electrical contractors to sell Shermco’s full line of electrical testing, maintenance, repair & engineering services.
• Perform direct sales and business development activities which contribute to the growth and retention of business so as to meet or exceed targeted sales goals. 
• Qualify prospective sales opportunities to determine which opportunities to pursue. 
• Accountable for attaining yearly multi-million dollar sales budgets
• Identify, develop and implement sales strategies. 
• Assist in the preparation of estimates, sales proposals, and sales presentations. 
• Visit assigned account(s) on a regular basis in order to maintain a "strategic relationship" status; identifies necessary account changes and opportunities as quickly as possible. 
• Maintain industry knowledge and improve technical knowledge based on market requirements 
• Support our key marketing activities necessary to support sales growth in efforts such as, road shows, national conferences, tradeshows, sales trainings, and various sales engagement activities such as trade organizations. 
• Manages pricing and channel issues as they arise relating to competitive quotes and cross selling conflicts.
• Support account from sales, securing purchase orders, terms and conditions, and customer relations.
• Perform job walks.
• Be a front line focal point between sales and production to qualify opportunities.
• Be able to support lunch and learns and lead customer discussions.
• Work with Customer Service group to enhance customer’s buying experience.
• Support Shermco training events and trade shows.
• Import sales activity into CRM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education & experience in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of successful outside B2B sales experience, preferably in an engineering, industrial or heavy commercial industry. Preference given to candidates with a successful sales track record in a power related industry, preferably from the high-voltage (480 VAC to 345 kV) electrical equipment testing & maintenance industry, including electrical field Services, field commissioning & acceptance testing, engineering in general including Arc Flash, Coordination Studies, transient studies, load flow analysis and general power engineering, and small scale electrical T&D or Substations construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and highly motivated.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and oral presentation skills and solid understanding of profitability and other financial measurements. 
• Strong sales skills including and effective negotiation skills, ability to successfully interact with key customer decision makers and influencers, and ability to prospect new customers and forecast future business. 
• Must be able to demonstrate technical knowledge and consultative skills. 
• Required overnight travel 20% of the time.
• Basic computer skills with the following software: Excel, Word, Adobe, Microsoft Outlook

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be able to travel overnight approximately 10-20% of the time to visit customers, prospective customers, and attend trade shows.
• Must be able to drive for extended periods, work at a desk/cubicle on a PC, and visit and tour varying customer sites with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.

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