Strategic Account Manager

Phoenix Contact
Holland, Michigan
Full Time
Posted October 31, 2025
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Job Description

A strategic account manager role focused on driving sales, developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts, and implementing strategic plans within a technical and industrial automation environment, primarily through a combination of sales, technical knowledge, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive sales of Phoenix Contact products by developing and executing strategic account plans
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across management, procurement, engineering, and sales departments
  • Lead cross-functional teams to support account growth, including conducting business reviews and analyzing customer needs
  • Develop and implement strategic roadmaps to increase account share, revenue, and profitability
  • Prepare proposals, presentations, and sales materials to support product sales and customer engagement
  • Utilize CRM systems for tracking customer interactions, reporting, and measuring sales activities
  • Deliver product demonstrations and technical presentations to promote solutions and applications
  • Qualify sales opportunities within assigned strategic accounts and follow up on quotations
  • Collaborate with product teams to develop field presentations and application notes
  • Provide sales forecasts and performance reports to management

Requirements

  • Must have a four-year degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years sales experience in the electronics or industrial automation controls marketplace.
  • Experience working with distribution is preferred.
  • Excellent networking and influencing skills needed to communicate at all levels.
  • Exhibits high-level interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Successful history in achieving strategic and sales targets.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
  • Must be able to travel via airplane and automobile for up to six hours at a time.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to travel overnight 20-25 nights as dictated by assigned territory.
  • Must comply with company dress code guidelines.
  • Punctuality and regular, on-time attendance are required.

Benefits & Perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k matching
bonus plan
generous time off package
16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
auto allowance
life insurance
short and long-term disability insurance

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