Vertical Key Account Manager

Job Title: Vertical Key Account Manager Location(s): Remote- (West Coast preferred) Compensation: $90,000 with up to $140,000 OTE About this position Advantech has an immediate opening within our key account sales team, as a Vertical Key Account Manager. The ideal candidate will be driven and self-motivated, exhibiting the ability to break into new accounts and manage new projects to closure. The candidate will be required to identify and review engineering specifications, coordinate and propose product configurations, negotiate sales and service contracts, while interfacing with OEM accounts, enterprise accounts, and eco-system partners. Responsibilities : Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in the networking OEM and/or telco industries Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to increase revenue Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project delivery Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on account status and progress Stay up to date with industry trends and developments to identify potential opportunities and threats Attend industry events and conferences to network and promote the company Manage contract negotiations and renewals Qualifications : Bachelor's degree is preferred Excellent communication and negotiation skills Successful candidate should have 3+ years' sales experience with embedded and computer system level products Experience managing strategic key accounts within networking, telecommunications, industrial computing, enterprise technology, or related technical industries is preferred. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software Benefits : Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE) Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment! Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) with company match Education & personal development reimbursement program Generous vacation and paid holidays package Company events Referral Bonus About Advantech Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted, innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms. We work closely with our partners to deliver comprehensive solutions for a wide array of applications across diverse industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue to collaborate and partner on Smart City & IoT Solutions. World-class Recognition Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel® and Microsoft®. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech's efforts to build a trusted, global brand; this recognition also symbolizes a promise we made to our business partners: to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018. Work Authorization: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.