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Description
Summary :
This position will be responsible for driving profitable growth in the Industrial segment's Smart Devices solutions offering which includes the following products : Industrial Control, Sensors / Safety / Connectivity, Machine Vision, Bar Code, RFID, Pneumatics, Small Controllers, and Distributed I / O. The Smart Devices Technical Specialist will be the technical liaison between product manufacturers and the distributor, provide marketing and commercial leadership for sales growth, be responsible for supporting the Commercial plan for these businesses and take a lead role in developing a competency plan to ensure that support functions (inside / outside sales) are adequately prepared to maximize share gain for these businesses in their authorized territories. Additionally, the expectation of the Smart Devices Technical Specialist is to commercially support the Services business as part of its day-to-day activities.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions :
This position will be responsible for ensuring that the following activities occur for the Smart Devices business within the authorized territory :
- Ensure a consistent level of support for customers within the authorized territory
- Be a single point of contact for each business unit
- Document and execute a competency plan for the authorized territory
- Lead commercial activities around driving conversions and migrations at key accounts
- Identify and pursue competitive target accounts for each planning segment
- Maintain a funnel that is adequate for planning segments within the Smart Devices planning segments to meet growth goals
- Focus on revenue performance for the Smart Devices business to meet annual plan goals
- Create, own, and execute a business plan for each planning segment
Requirements
Critical Success Factors :
1) Technical Competency
Effectively and accurately handles most technical questions and objections for assigned productsUnderstands the complementary product lines with the Smart Devices businessDemonstrates the ability to describe the fundamentals of motor control, logic and power products, presence sensing, safety products, Pneumatics, Machine Vision, Bar Code, RFID, Small PLC controllers, and Distributed I / O productsAssists customer in understanding of common applications including certifications and safety directivesUnderstands trends with developing standards surrounding safety and certification regulationsBasic understanding of networks - able to articulate the value of EtherNet versus other field device networksCommunicate commercial and technical product issues to our supplier domain experts and business unitsDevelop competency programs for Distributor sales, specialists, and self2) Marketing Competency
Act as the point person for the Smart Devices business strategy for the authorized territory they supportSupport the development and implementation of the distributor business plan for the Smart Devices businessAnalyze and document market conditions, competitive offerings and identify opportunities for growth in the Authorized territory they supportBe able to articulate the value proposition of the products supported both commercially and technicallyAdminister and implement marketing, promotion programs, and product launches for Smart Devices offerings3) Sales Leadership Competency
Effectively collaborate with and gain trust of Account ManagersExceed growth targets in business revenue and management objectivesEnsure sufficient funnel in the Smart Devices business space to achieve revenue planCoordinate sales teaming efforts required to identify and close account conversions and project sales opportunitiesAccurately document value added benefits that are provided by the offered solutionsJob Requirements / Specifications :
Bachelor degree in engineering or Technology diploma in related technical field, or equivalent experience is requiredDemonstrated knowledge & understanding of motor control, presence sensing, safety, Machine Vision, Bar Code, RFID, Small PLC Controllers, and Distributed O / O solutionsAbility to learn design practices surrounding certifications, system coordination and system safetyStrong interpersonal communications, analytical and problem solving, organizational and written / verbal communication skills requiredAbility to influence and guide team members when requireAbility to gain trust and influence customers towards desired outcomesVan Meter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.
Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation may be below the lower end of the range when the minimum requirements of the role are not met and the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role.
Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.