Sr Manager, Digital Solutions Business Development

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The Sr. Digital Solutions Business Development Manager is focused on Primary Material Industries, end users, systems integrators, EPCs, value-add resellers, consultants, and service companies to drive growth of the Digital Solutions business, with a primary focus on industrial software platforms, including SCADA and MES.

This role is responsible for executing commercial strategy, developing the go-to-market approach, and driving revenue growth for digital solutions across key industrial verticals. The manager works cross-functionally with Marketing, Engineering, and strategic partners to position MEUS-IAD as a trusted digital transformation partner.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create and implement a national sales plan for the United States based on IAD's Digital Solutions.
• Establish sales objectives and key performance indicators.
• Lead the Digital Solutions sales strategy in alignment with IAD's growth objectives.
• Develop a go-to-market model for ICONICS solutions across direct, channel, and partner sales.
• Identify and penetrate target accounts and drive specification opportunities.
• Initiate sales activity with senior management at target industry accounts and coordinate cross-functional teams to secure new business.
• Become a subject matter expert for Primary Material Industries, including Water and/or Oil & Gas.
• Represent IAD at important industry events and participate in industry specification activities.
• Recommend focused marketing activities for target industries and accounts.
• Work closely with Marketing to identify market trends and align campaigns and trade shows.
• Provide management with analysis of changing market trends, economic indicators, and competitor data.
• Participate in managing marketing campaigns and product launches.
• Create data, budgets, and reports to support the business, including monthly sales and marketing activity reports and PDCA reporting for the General Industries team.
• Perform other job functions as assigned.

• Lead the national Digital Solutions sales team and set clear goals, priorities, and expectations.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, and address performance gaps.
• Coach, develop, recruit, and retain sales talent.
• Promote an accountable, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, sales processes, and budget requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, such as Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a sales management or supervisory role, with demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
• 10+ years of sales experience in industrial software and operational technology, including motion, PLCs, HMIs, software, and VFDs.
• Must be able to travel internationally as needed.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to positively motivate direct reports and peers.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to lead by example.
• Strong sales management capabilities with a record of consistent sales and profitability growth.
• Excellent relationship-building, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to analyze problems, reach sound conclusions, and support resolution of employee conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic sales planning and execution.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• MBA.
• Sales experience with some or all of the following: VFDs/inverters, PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, software interfaces, and building automation control and monitoring.

• Approximately 60% travel within North America; international travel as needed.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $149,600/yr and $205,700/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include…