Outside Account Manager - Automation & Factory Solutions - Appleton, WI - GOGcG

PCC, a GCG company, is currently seeking a Technical Sales Account Manager to join our Outside Sales team! 

As an Account Manager with PCC, you will leverage your technical expertise and relationship building skills to create long-term business relationships with current and future customers.

You drive the development of new business and oversee a book of accounts in  Green Bay, WI and the surrounding area, developing new accounts and  expanding our base of valued customers.  You will have a premier lineup of world-class industrial automation technology providers and a talented team of application engineers, customer service representatives, and inside sales representatives to support your customers and provide best-in-class service and expertise.

If you are looking to grow your career with a trusted partner in industrial automation, apply now!

What you’ll do

• Conduct onsite and virtual sales calls to provide technical consultation, product demos, and recommendations based on customer needs
• Partner with Inside Sales teams to document call activity, manage opportunities, and develop quotes
• Develop a thorough understanding of our core product lines and their proper application
• Coordinate with Application Engineers to assist customers in successfully product implementation and usage
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, and participating in product training at GCG locations as well as manufacturers’ locations
• Perform thorough, meticulous lead follow-up and reporting
• Performed other duties as assigned to ensure customer satisfaction

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred; Other engineering degrees such as mechanical engineering, computer science, manufacturing engineering technology or computer engineering seriously considered
• 3+ years in a technical sales or application engineering position
• Driver’s License with clean driving record (required)
• Strong working understanding of industrial automation & electrical control products
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present information and sell products and services in a highly competitive environment
• Ability to travel to customer sites to demonstrate product and provide necessary follow-up
• Exemplary organizational skills with the ability to take initiative and work well under pressure

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary and sales-based incentives
• Excellent health, vision, dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits
• Monthly auto and cell phone allowance
• PTO plan with company paid holidays (7)
• 401K with employer contribution
• Corporate support resources including computer equipment, inside sales, and customer service assistance
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

About GCG

At GCG, We Make Connections Possible through a nationwide network of facilities providing the wire, cable, automation and associated products that ensure connections among families and friends, co-workers and customers, and the industrial equipment used across the country.  Serving a wide variety of industries, our experienced teams are Service-oriented, Responsive, and Values-Focused. 

About PCC

PCC, a GCG Company, is an industrial automation, robotics, and electrical controls distributor for Siemens and other world-class technology providers, serving the Wisconsin and Minnesota manufacturing industry for nearly 40 years. From complex leading-edge technologies to simple off-the shelf control components, PCC | A GCG Company packages a high level of local engineering support and value-add with every product sold.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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