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JOB SUMMARY: Target customers are primarily in the Discrete and Process Manufacturing Industry. An Account Manager is responsible for PLM related product sales to achieve both company and personal quotas. Responsibilities include developing marketing plans that provide leads, managing of assigned accounts, and understanding customers’ business issues and design strategies. This individual has knowledge of the Manufacturing vertical (Discrete and / or Process) and software applications in that industry. Requires up to 50% - 75% travel.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for generating software license revenue for the assigned territory and accounts to achieve and/or exceed the license revenue quota
• Responsible for prospecting in the assigned territory to achieve a qualified pipeline of 5X the annual revenue quota
• Responsible for coordinating closely with Infor counterparts in consulting, inside sales, and support sales to maximize Infor’s revenue capture from customers and prospects in the assigned territory.
• Use formal professional selling practices and tools
• Nurture the customer by providing value added solutions
• Update and maintain CRM database and provide accurate weekly reports reflecting territory and pipeline status
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• University Degree: 4 year BS or BA minimum
• Minimum 10 years of broad-based experience in Discrete and / or Process Manufacturing solutions that would include Engineering, Product Development, and Marketing /Sales.
• Knowledge or exposure to PLM software or related applications
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Ability to establish and manage executive level customer relationships
• Ability to handle multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix-management environment with extended team members
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: writing, editing and presenting
• Ability to present technical concepts in a clear manner to customers and sales team
• Ability to resolve complex problems
• An effective sales team leader that has the ability to work well with Sales team, Consulting, Customer Support Group, Development, Marketing and Sales Management
• Ability to develop strategies, and execute
• Professional appearance and presentation required
• Willingness to Travel
PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Discrete Manufacturing industry is preferred
• “Cross Selling” or overlay business development experience is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military service obligation or veteran status, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities or any other characteristic protected by law applicable to the state in which you work.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Infor, please call (678) 319-8000 or email us at ADAAA@infor.com.
