Job Description

Essential Functions:

Properly forecast and close deals at designated existing OEM accounts
Identify and acquire prospective OEM accounts
Create the plan and execution of the plan for sales development
Utilize Cognex sales process for winning large strategic opportunities
Pertinently conduct product and solution demonstrations at customer sites
Follow up on customer inquiries, understand requirements, and differentiate the Cognex solution
Negotiate at high level in high pressure competitive environment
Adapt sales pitch to different types of high level contacts (CEO, CTO, CFO, purchasers, engineers)
Assists at trade shows and other marketing events
Coordinate evaluations and benchmarks utilizing the Vertical Applications Engineering team
Maintain and continuously update project information in CRM tool

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proven track record of sales performance in the automation industry, ideally addressing machine builders and OEM
Proven track record of operating in a solutions sales environment
Excellent presentation skills
Uses defined sales process to deliver desired results on a consistent basis
PC literate with a working knowledge of MS Windows applications
Ability to work independently is required

Minimum education and work experience required:

Technical Degree or equivalent work experience
Proven sales experience and a good track record for exceeding sales targets is required
Experience in selling technical products to production managers and engineers is also required

Account Sales Engineer, OEM