Sales Account Manager - BenLink Division

Location: 

Minneapolis, MN, US, 55440-9497

Work Site:  Hybrid
Duration:  Permanent / Unlimited
Date:  Sep 3, 2024

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.​ Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

BenLink is seeking a Sales Account Manager to join the team! The Sales Account Manager will create and execute a strategic plan to secure new business and partnerships for our ever-growing network of service companies; Develop, drive and implement the business in assigned territory, together with existing BenLink partners; Be accountable for driving sales through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) partners as well as building up direct end-customer business; Perform site assessments/checks for BenLink service and installation projects, and support onboarding local service companies when needed.

 

This position is hybrid.

Summary

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic territory business plan that aligns with the Region strategy & targets.
  • Drive sales to achieve the monthly and yearly sales targets and KPI’s.
  • Develop business with existing accounts; prospect and acquire new customers.
  • Document sales activity, call reports and action items in assigned CRM, keeping prospect pipeline updated and current.
  • Closely cooperate with the local sales and service teams of our OEM partners
  • Gain thorough understanding of the local requirements for service/maintenance projects within different industry environments.
  • Build customer relationships by supporting and consulting with them in service-related/business matters.
  • Help define and introduce new service offerings in the market.
  • Find and onboard new service companies on the platform, maintain relations with existing partners.
  • Perform service and installation job visits to audit technicians’ appearance/quality of work and collect feedback from end-customers.
  • Support in solving problems related to customer orders or other customer concerns.
  • Contribute to the business development strategy development and execution in North America.
  • Build brand awareness by attending and promoting BenLink at association events, tradeshows etc.
  • Maintain professional edge through continuous learning, development and training.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent, technical or engineering degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years documented success in service sales in a technical service environment.
  • Strong prospecting, customer relationship, sales and negotiating skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with a variety of people and personalities; able to communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing to both internal and external audiences.
  • Self-starter, able to work independently, with minimal supervision and make decisions effectively, and creatively within established company guidelines.
  • An accountable team player with an ownership approach to work; understands the importance of supporting the company, its members, and their customers.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and ambiguous situations maintaining professionalism and focus.
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, delegate, and manage work simultaneously.
  • Ability to proactively identify, evaluate, assess, and provide direction regarding resolutions for individual and company issues.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal - any other language is a plus.
  • Advanced MS Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • High level of initiative and a results oriented mindset.
  • Entrepreneurial and customer-oriented.
  • Confident demeanor and professional appearance.
  • Ability to travel within the assigned territory - 50-80% of the time.
  • Collaborative team player.

Questions? We're happy to help!

Jack Drucker, Recruiter

jack.drucker@buhlergroup.com

 

 

Benefits

International and successful company with sustainable prospects for the future
Wide technical & modern environment with interesting challenges
Professional environment with an open communication culture
Exciting development and training opportunities
Great and dynamic work environment
Health Insurance with Health Savings Account
Dental
Vision and Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
401(k) with 6% company contribution
15 days vacation
Sick Time
Maternity and Paternity Leave

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world ​of possibilities.​ Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together!