Systems Development Manager Jobs in Beaverton, OR

Business Development Manager- Automation

Purpose:

Serve as the leader in establishing mutually beneficial relationships with the customers of Applied Control by gaining a complete understanding of what is critical to the success of customers businesses and the needs they have where Applied Control can offer valuable Control and Automation Systems solutions. Develop account plans accordingly and collaborate with other Applied Control and Emerson team members to consistently win business and deliver exceptional customer experiences driving growth and loyalty.

Business Development Manager- Automation Success Factors:

1. Customer Intimacy/Sales Effectiveness: Consistently builds lasting, powerful, meaningful customer relationships based on a desire to understand customer pains, business drivers, and help solve their problems with engineered solutions. Develops and leverages sponsors within accounts; identifies detractors and develops/executes a conversion plan. Takes responsibility for overall customer satisfaction with all Applied Control business units. Provides consistent, exceptional customer service and delivers value through each customer touch (Phone, Email, In Person, Lunch and Learn, etc.)
2. Sales Planning/Execution: Actively uses Account Development and Solution Selling concepts for all accounts/pursuits. Develop account plans that are evergreen, routinely updated, and relevant in collaboration with Account Managers and other Business Development Managers. Creates account plans that provide a clear understanding of overall knowledge of the account, key players, client initiatives bridged to Applied Control opportunities, and steps to move the account to trusted advisor status. Creates and communicates call reports for strategic/important client interactions, including action items lists for self and others.
3. Project Pursuit: Creates/maintains all strategic projects in the opportunity funnel or CRM System. Develops capture plans for all key/strategic and large opportunities, involves and collaborates with Business Unit and Emerson direct team, and serves as team leader where appropriate. Attends, actively participates, leads, and contributes to all team project meetings. Ensures projects are reviewed as a team (account managers, inside sales, Business Unit specialists, Emerson direct team) and updated as needed to optimize hit rate, maximize whitespace coverage, and drive new business.

Business Development Manager- Automation Responsibilities:

• Support Inside Sales as well as Account Manager needs for Systems sales engagement
• Support the project management team during the execution phase of a project
• Apply solution selling concepts to understand customer needs, help them solve their business issues, and elevate/secure the status of trusted advisor status on behalf of Applied Control
• Learn and convey technical information regarding our products and services to internal and external customers
• Speak in front of large groups, deliver presentations and demonstrate products/solutions
• Build effective long-term relationships with existing and new clients within the Applied Control territory
• Lead the development of overall account sales strategy, driving results, and profit margin
• Help customers troubleshoot field installations
• Able to use electronic tools to size and select products
• Participate in industry organizations to enhance perception and expand customer awareness of Applied Control in the community of customers

Business Development Manager- Automation Skills/Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred
• Previous technical sales experience preferred
• Effective prioritization and time management skills
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel and other MS Suite tools required
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge aptitude
• Desire to help others and to work with them to find solutions
• Proven ability to work closely with others, particularly peers, sales staff, and clients
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to integrate hardware and software components into a customized system solution
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and communicate technical information regarding our products and services
• Consistently maintains a high level of self-motivation and works with little direct supervision
• Previous experience with Control Systems (i.e. DCS, PLC) and Advanced Applications software (i.e. advanced process control, alarm management, simulation)

Business Development Manager- Automation Working Conditions:

Overnight travel is required in the territory and for factory training. Travel may include driving up to 5 hours per day. The position requires the regular carrying of a laptop computer and occasionally carrying demonstration equipment/products. Occasional plant visits including the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Business Development Manager- Automation Compensation:

• The range for On Target Earnings (OTE) for candidates with 1-5 years of experience is $85,000-$115,000 at 100% of goal, of which 65% is fixed and 35% is variable. For candidates with 5-10 years of industry experience can make OTE up to $130,000 of which the 65% is fixed and 35% is variable. Once 100% of goal is achieved, then all additional earnings enter into a sales accelerator bonus that increases the higher you go, capping out at 120% of goal. At 120% of goal, employees receive an additional bonus of 50% of their OTE.

• OTE will be determined based on prior work and industry experience, job-related education, and unique skills.
• Employees are eligible for additional incentive compensation including an annual sales escalation payment and annual profit share payout.

Applied Control does not use 3rd party agencies for recruiting and will not respond to inquiries from outside agencies.

Take control of your career at Applied Control!

About Us: At Applied Control, employees enjoy a collaborative, team environment where we celebrate success and recognize and reward accomplishments. Our expertise is backed by Emerson, a leader in global manufacturing and technology. With a team of highly skilled automation professionals developing unique cost-saving solutions for our clients in oil & gas, refining, power, life science, mining, chemical, food & beverage, and alternative fuels, we help the world run more efficiently.

We offer rewarding careers, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that encourages growth and development. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and FSA options, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401k with employer match, 10 paid holidays, and starting with 16 days of paid time off. Our employees also enjoy our 9/80 schedule which allows for 9-hour workdays and every other Friday off!

Take control of your career at Applied Control!
About Us: At Applied Control, employees enjoy a collaborative, team environment where we celebrate success and recognize and reward accomplishments. Our expertise is backed by Emerson, a leader in global manufacturing and technology. With a team of highly skilled automation professionals developing unique cost-saving solutions for our clients in oil & gas, refining, power, life science, mining, chemical, food & beverage, and alternative fuels, we help the world run more efficiently. We offer rewarding careers, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that encourages growth and development.