Strategic Account Manager - Warehousing & Logistics Automation
2 days ago
Richmond
Position Summary: The Strategic Accounts Manager – Warehouse & Logistics Automation is responsible for developing, executing, and growing a defined portfolio of strategic accounts operating within highly automated warehousing, distribution and fulfillment environments. These customers utilize complex, high throughput automation systems (including platforms such as AutoStore) where uptime, power stability, and reliable connectivity are mission critical to continuous operations. This role serves as the primary commercial and strategic interface between Weidmüller and assigned accounts, aligning customer automation roadmaps with Weidmüller’s automation, power, and connectivity solutions. Success requires strong technical credibility, disciplined account planning, and cross-functional leadership to position Weidmüller as a long term infrastructure partner within advanced logistics ecosystems. Primary Responsibilities • Identify, qualify and develop strategic enterprise accounts operating in high density , uptime-critical automation environments, achieving defined revenue, margin and strategic growth targets., • Develop, document, and execute long term strategic account plans aligned with customers automation roadmaps and capital investment cycles., • Drive new business growth and expand customer penetration across multiple Weidmüller solution portfolios; positioning APS, CP, and DFC offerings as foundational infrastructure within automation architectures., • Build and deepen executive level and technical stakeholder relationship across assigned accounts to strengthen long term strategic alignment and account influence., • Engage directly with end users, system integrators and automation partners to influence specification within complex material handling and robotic systems (i.e. AutoStore)., • Conduct structured technical discovery to identify operational risk and infrastructure gaps, translating findings into scalable, value driven solutions., • Maintain disciplined pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and CRM documentation to support business visibility and planning accuracy., • Provide market intelligence related to logistics automation trends, technology adoption, and customer buying behavior., • Collaborate with regional sales, marketing, and product teams to align solutions to customer needs., • Represent Weidmüller at relevant industry events, conferences, and customer meetings., • Participate in internal meetings and planning sessions to align sales strategies with company objectives., • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and quality regulations, including ISO 9001, OSHA CFR 1910, and internal policies., • Report potential risks or non-conformities within the Quality Management System to the appropriate management level., • Perform additional duties assigned by leadership. Qualifications • Deep knowledge of industrial automation systems, warehouse automation, material handling, and related control architectures., • Experience supporting or selling into highly automated logistics, distribution, or fulfillment operations., • Demonstrated success in lead generation, sales target achievement, and client relationship management., • Strong decision-making and conflict resolution abilities., • Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, and system specifications., • Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical and executive stakeholders., • Strategic thinking – long term, big picture mindset. Analyze complex variables and anticipate trends and challenges in the industrial automation and connectivity solutions markets. Education & Experience Requirements • Minimum High School Diploma or GED., • Bachelor’s degree (MS/MBA highly preferred) in Engineering, Information Technology, Data/Computer Science, or equivalent experience., • Minimum 8-10 years of experience related to developing business strategies and closing solutions to technical application challenges., • Experience engaging directly with end users, system integrators, or OEMs in warehouse or logistics environments., • Familiarity with large-scale distribution or fulfillment operations strongly preferred. Travel Requirements & Physical Demands • Must be able to travel up to 50% of time as dictated by business need (including overnight and possibly international)., • Must be able to travel via airplane., • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate an automobile for up to six hours at a time., • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (samples, demos, literature).