Account Manager - Southwest

Summary

FARO Creaform provides metrology solutions that transform 3D measurements into smarter manufacturing and design decisions. The Account Manager will manage major accounts, demonstrate and support FARO Creaform solutions, develop customer relationships, and drive long-term sales growth across a designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate FARO Creaform technology to interested and / or potential customers
• Participation to trade shows, technical events, open-house, sales meetings and other sales events
• Ensure steady and organized follow-up on sales opportunities through emails, phone calls, etc. to ensure the expected level of sales and a sales cycle as compact as possible by using the CRM system
• Clearly identify and communicate all customer needs and specifications in order for the ISS to prepare the quote
• Act as point of contact and provide technical support and regular follow-ups to potential customers during the evaluation period
• Report progress of all ongoing sales activities on a weekly basis during team opportunity-review, provide sales forecast and participate to forecast review meetings
• Develop a large network of contacts and clients within the designated territory in teamwork with the Strategic Account Manager and the Sales Manager
• Professional management of existing customers over the entire product life cycle including the identification of further business opportunities
• Protect the profit margins of FARO Creaform by adding value; rather than discounting and by organizing efficient travel

Skills

• * Degree in mechanical engineering or relevant technical field
• * 1-5 years of experience in sales in a manufacturing/technological environment
• * Have a strong interest for high technology and towards learning about technological products
• * Have experience in a technical field, sales and/or customer support
• * This position requires the ability to maintain a valid U.S. driver's license and meet the company's driving eligibility requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation
• * This position requires the ability to safely lift, move, or position materials weighing up to 90 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Degree in mechanical engineering or relevant technical field
• * 1-5 years of experience in sales in a manufacturing/technological environment
• * Have a strong interest for high technology and towards learning about technological products
• * Have experience in a technical field, sales and/or customer support
• * This position requires the ability to maintain a valid U.S. driver's license and meet the company's driving eligibility requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation
• * This position requires the ability to safely lift, move, or position materials weighing up to 90 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Works out of a home office
• A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans
• Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about issues affecting their lives
• Other employee events