Area Sales Manager; UR​/MiR, Tennessee

At Universal Robots, part of Teradyne Inc., our vision is to create a world where people work with robots, not like robots. As the market leader with 75,000+ collaborative robots (cobots) already installed worldwide, we’re well on the way to achieving it. We employ over 1,000 people in offices across North America, South America, Europe and Asia and we’re growing all the time.

Our team is made up of smart, creative people working at the forefront of automation, finding innovative solutions to some of the most important manufacturing issues facing businesses today. We dare to do what others find impossible—working with advanced technologies to change the way businesses operate, so if you’re looking to build a career with a ground‑breaking technology company in a dynamic environment with career advancement opportunities, Universal Robots is the place for you.

The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is responsible for maintaining and increasing sales volume with existing and new accounts for UR’s portfolio of collaborative robots and MiR’s Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). Located in Tennessee, the ASM will fully manage a designated sales territory and be responsible for all business transactions and relationships within the region. The ASM will work proactively with appropriate division management, related support departments, and multi‑channel partners, including distributors, integrators, OEMs and other companies that support customers with both mobile robots in the material handling space and robot arms in factory automation.

The ASM will interface with a multitude of stakeholders at partners and customers, including Engineering, Maintenance, IT, Logistics, Management, and C‑Suite.

• This is a remote position, and we require candidates living in Tennessee.
• Responsible for sales goals/quotas in assigned geography.
• Manage opportunity funnel, forecasting and action plans.
• Drive KPIs and action plans to achieve annual combined target for both UR and MiR product. Develop countermeasures to correct sales if a revenue gap to target.
• Participate in joint visits with distributor and omni‑channel sales reps to end‑users, integrators, and OEM partners.
• Support existing partners through our sales process (e.g. customer visits, teams meeting, emails, PDRs, demos, proposals, pricing negotiations, all as needed).
• Canvas, initiate, qualify sales leads and follow through in partnership with Inside Sales Team to ensure a solid sales funnel.
• Lead regular business reviews with partners to mitigate challenges and drive sales growth.
• Represent Teradyne Robotics product portfolio at trade shows and other professional activities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace.
• Must be capable of overnight travel up to 50% or as required.

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position. The ideal candidate for this role will have a high level of intellect with the energy to thrive in a challenging, entrepreneurial, and dynamic environment.

As a partner resource, you will have the ability to give in-depth technical product information to partners and customers; educate partners on the growing market; provide competitive intelligence; communicate new solutions from UR and MiR; and motivate partner sales teams.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (BSEE or BSME preferred) or relevant experience.
• 4‑5+ years of outside sales experience.
• Must have proven track record of exceeding sales quota.
• Demonstrable success in advising on / selling technical products.
• Experience working with distribution and omni‑channel.
• Previous experience in industrial automation, solution/project sales involving technical products.
• Business acumen that can be applied at different levels of decision makers from senior management to technical support.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Background with Salesforce CRM preferred.

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well‑being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please  to see details.

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