Account Manager - South East

<span class="jobdescription"><p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>With FARO CREAFORM, possibility takes form.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We give quality teams, production teams, maintenance teams, and designers the certainty to manufacture and design like never before — transforming 3D measurements into smarter decisions and endless possibilities.<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We work with the largest companies to provide solutions that enable them to overcome their most pressing industry challenges. In aerospace and automotive, we work with firms like SpaceX, NASA, Tesla, and Volvo among others.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em><strong>We believe that if it can be dreamed, it can also be measured. And if it can be measured, it can also be realized.</strong></em></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As an Account Manager, you represent the focal point of a respected metrology brand with highly differentiated products. In this role you will leverage your established business acumen and strategic sales expertise to consult with major accounts and drive long‑term growth across a diverse portfolio of FARO Creaform solutions. You will be focused on the long-term account management of top-tier customers and strategically drive increased sales over short-term opportunities by cooperating with internal and external partners. Your covered business portfolio will contain all  FARO Creaform solutions including hardware systems, SW platforms, and automated solutions.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Our Account Manager works out of a home office and will ideally be based around the <strong>Dallas Fort Worth </strong>area.<strong> This position has the potential to earn a total compensation package (salary + variable) between $130,000 - $160,000.</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>How you will make a difference @ FARO CREAFORM: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrate FARO Creaform technology to interested and / or potential customers; </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participation in trade shows, technical events, open-house, sales meetings and other sales events.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensure steady and organized follow-up on sales opportunities through emails, phone calls, etc. to ensure the expected level of sales and a sales cycle as compact as possible by using the CRM system.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Clearly identify and communicate all customer needs and specifications for the Sales Operations to prepare the quote</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Act as point of contact and provide technical support and regular follow-ups to potential customers during the evaluation period</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Report progress of all ongoing sales activities on a weekly basis during team opportunity-review, provide sales forecast, and participate to forecast review meetings.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Develop a large network of contacts and clients within the designated territory in teamwork with the Sales Manager.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Professional management of existing customers over the entire product life cycle including the identification of further business opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Protect the profit margins of FARO Creaform by organizing efficient travel and adding value; rather than discounting.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>You have:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Degree in mechanical engineering or relevant technical field.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">1-5 years of experience in sales in a manufacturing/technological environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Have a strong interest in technology and learning about technological products.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have experience in a technical field, sales, and/or customer support.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position requires the ability to maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and meet the company’s driving eligibility requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position requires the ability to safely lift, move, or position materials weighing up to 90 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What FARO CREAFORM can offer you: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">FARO CREAFORM has excellent benefits for you and your family. We not only care for our employees but also for their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">401K with employer match.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Wellness fairs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about issues affecting their lives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Other employee events.</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>We are a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening. <br><br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Join us. Become part of a dynamic organization that values quality, leadership, teamwork, honesty and openness as a way of life in conducting our business.</strong> </span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">#LI-JH3</span></p> </span>

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