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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 covering Minnesota and Iowa, ideally located in Minneapolis, MN or Des Moines, IA. The Factory Automation District Sales Manager (DSM) 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! In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Sales Execution: • 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. Customer Relationship Management: • 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. Sales Reporting and Forecasting: • 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. Industry Knowledge and Product Expertise : • Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies related to Motion Control. Key brands include AVENTICS, Numatics and AFAG. • Develop a deep understanding of FLMC product portfolio supporting Factory Automation Industries such as Packaging, Discrete Manufacturing. • Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to customers, showcasing the value proposition of Emerson's products and solutions. Who You Are: 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. For This Role, You Will Need: • 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. • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience. • The ability to successfully work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. • Willingness and ability to travel 25% - 35% with overnight and extended travel days within the assigned territory. • Valid U.S. driver's license. • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: • Bachelor’s degree. • Automation sales experience. • Mechanical, electrical, process control, fluid power or fluid control technical aptitude. At Emerson, our employee’s passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - 105,000 plus bonus, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the role. Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #LI-AN1 #LI-Remote 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 covering Minnesota and Iowa, ideally located in Minneapolis, MN or Des Moines, IA. The Factory Automation District Sales Manager (DSM) 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!

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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 Motion Control. Key brands include AVENTICS, Numatics and AFAG.
Develop a deep understanding of FLMC product portfolio supporting Factory Automation Industries such as Packaging, Discrete Manufacturing.
Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to customers, showcasing the value proposition of Emerson's products and solutions.
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.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience.
The ability to successfully work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Willingness and ability to travel 25% - 35% with overnight and extended travel days within the assigned territory.
Valid U.S. driver's license.

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