District Sales Manager - Upstate NY; Remote Rochester, NY Remote Posted

If you are a Sales professional, looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! This is a remote based role in New York State - ideally located in Boston, Buffalo or Rochester. The territory covers NY State so Syracuse, Albany, Binghamton and Poughkeepsie would also be other potential locations to be based. As the Factory Automation District Sales Manager (DSM), you will be responsible for leading and growing an established territory covering Factory Automation customers and channel partners.

Come join Emerson's Fluid Motion Control (FLMC) Salesforce and have an opportunity to excel in this fast-paced, performance-based, multicultural team environment, delivering value to the industries we serve!

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies and plans to exceed sales targets within the assigned territory for Factory Automation Market.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities and market trends and capitalize on them to drive revenue growth.
• Build and maintain a sales pipeline, with a consistent focus on new customer acquisition, opportunity creation and closure.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay ahead of the competition.

• Actively engage channel partners with a focus on sales and market share growth; hold them accountable to sales targets, activity levels, and joint business development plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing Factory Automation key customers.
• Understand customer needs, provide technical expertise, and offer solutions that align with their requirements.
• Address customer concerns and issues promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Prepare regular sales reports, including sales activity, customer feedback, and Factory Automation market trends analysis.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and participate in the annual budgeting process.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies related to the FLMC
  . Key brands include AVENTICS, Numatics, and ASCO
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• Collaborate with the FA Business Manager to align new product development with evolving market needs and technological demands
• Develop a deep understanding of FLMC product portfolio supporting Industrial Automation Industries such as Packing, Automotive, Specialty Machinery, etc.
• Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to customers, showcasing the value proposition of Emerson's products and solutions.

You set aggressive goals and have high standards. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You work through formal and informal channels to build broad-based relationships and support.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industrial sales experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of related sales experience.
• Technical proficiency with the ability to understand technical issues and troubleshoot problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust and close deals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Technical proficiency with the ability to understand technical issues and troubleshoot problems.
• The ability to successfully work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to travel 25% - 35% with overnight and extended travel days within the assigned territory.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• Salesforce experience
• Automation sales experience
• Mechanical, electrical, or fluid power technical aptitude
• Fluid Power Specialist Certification

Sitting, walking, talking in person and by phone or video, traveling by car, plane, and/or train. Extensive use of computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint. The physical demands described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

The work environmental characteristics described here and above are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position.

The salary range for this role is $90, annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the role.