Sr. Outside Sales Account Manager - Automation & Factory Solutions - Greater Milwaukee
Posted 2026-05-06Overview:
- Develop relationships at the strategic account level with stakeholders and influencers and learn the ins and outs of the customer
- Regularly communicate with customers to share GCG’s value propositions and opportunities
- Coordinate with other internal stakeholders to service strategic accounts
- Coordinate with Application Engineers, CSMs, and CSRs to handle customer issues and requests
- Exercise and build extensive account knowledge, including holistic client business performance, future state business plans, competitor relationships and identifying additional client needs
- Understand customer strategies and challenges
- Grow and retain business within existing strategic accounts
- Identify and land new strategic partnerships
- 10+ years' expertise in technical sales related to electrical industrial automation or experience working with electrical controls (required)
- Driver’s License with a clean driving record (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering, or related discipline; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM
- Knowledge of sales principles, tactics, and strategies
- High degree of professionalism, dependability, self-direction, and time management
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present information and sell products and services in a highly competitive environment
- Ability to organize and balance multiple priorities
What we offer
Competitive base salary of $100,000 to $125,000+ per year, commensurate with level of industry and outside sales experience; commissions-based incentive plan
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO) to get you the coverage you need
Robust Financial Security: Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave to support personal well-being and family needs
Wellness & Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access
Extras That Matter: Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection for peace of mind
An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!
GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is dedicated to advancing the growth of automation and factory solutions across key verticals in North America. With a comprehensive product and service offering that spans the entire automation value chain, our customers trust us as a reliable partner to meet their diverse needs. Our strength lies in our deep technical expertise and specialized knowledge of the products we offer. This enables us to support customers in deploying and delivering high-quality, efficient solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Our commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience—marked by responsiveness, reliability, and personalized service—sets us apart as the supplier of choice in the industry.
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