Strategic Accounts Director

<div> <div> <p style="text-align: center;">If you're looking to work at a technology company that designs and manufactures its solutions on U.S. soil and is a leading enabler to the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), consider joining MultiTech's innovative, hard-working team. MultiTech designs, develops and manufactures communications equipment for the industrial internet of things connecting physical assets to business processes to deliver enhanced value. Founded by an engineer more than 50 years ago, we are committed to quality and service excellence. Our customers rely on MultiTech products and people to address their needs, while our history of innovation ensures they stay ahead of the latest technology with a partner who will be there for the life of their solution.</p> </div> </div><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">SUMMARY: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">The Strategic Account Director will manage a portfolio of key enterprise accounts, focusing on deepening relationships, driving customer success, and identifying opportunities for growth. This role requires acting as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning products with their business objectives, and helping them realize the full potential of the solutions offered.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></em></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Client Relationship Management – Own and nurture relationships with key enterprise clients, acting as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor. Develop a deep understanding of clients’ business goals and objectives and align solutions to help them achieve success.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Account Growth & Expansion – Identify opportunities for account expansion, including upselling and cross-selling solutions. Collaborate with sales and product teams to tailor offerings and present value-driven proposals that align with customer needs.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Customer Retention – Proactively manage and mitigate account risk, ensuring high customer satisfaction and minimizing churn. Develop and execute strategic plans to retain clients and ensure continued engagement with products.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Strategic Planning – Develop and implement customized account plans for each client, focusing on long-term partnerships, value delivery, and sustainable growth. Continuously monitor account health and adjust strategies as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Customer Advocacy – Act as the voice of the customer within MultiTech, ensuring their feedback and needs are communicated and addressed.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Contract Management – Develop negotiating strategies and positions with new customers, aligning strategies and operations, examining risks and potentials, and understanding customer’s needs and goals.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Performance Tracking<strong> –</strong> Monitor and report on account performance, providing regular updates to senior management.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with internal teams, including customer success, product, and marketing, to ensure client satisfaction and account expansion.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">            </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, technical or a related field required; MBA preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">10+ years of proven experience in sales or account management of complex IoT Solutions, including experience with high-value clients in a B2B environment. A track record of managing strategic accounts and delivering exceptional results is essential.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Demonstrated understanding of IoT market: products, competitors, technologies, and their application in various industries.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Strong communication and interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills, to include strong business acumen to quickly understand customers’ business and identify opportunities for partnership.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">High level of professionalism and integrity. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Ability to travel extensively</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Lifting requirements up to 25 pounds.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Requires sitting for periods of time.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Requires travel using all modes of transportation.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Requires a valid driver’s license.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Requires a valid passport.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">WORK ENVIRONMENT: </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Minimal noise.</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Our Minnesota facility includes a manufacturing environment. Moderate noise level. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protection, wrist and shoe straps, and ESD smock. Loose fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted. No food allowed in the manufacturing area. No cell phone use allowed in manufacturing area unless approved by management.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Laptop computer</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Mobile Phone</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Standard office equipment</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Garamond, serif;"> </p><div> <div> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity<br></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">It is the policy and practice of MultiTech Systems to provide all employees with a working environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. It is the policy of MultiTech Systems to recruit, hire, promote, and take other personnel actions without regard to any protected class, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and employment candidates.<br>*If you are interested in applying for employment with MultiTech Systems and need special assistance or an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at applicants@multitech.com<br><br><strong>Benefits Summary<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">As a MultiTech employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health, dental and vision insurance plans, company-paid Employee Life, AD&D, and Short-term Disability, as well as a 401(k) with employer matching. To support work life balance, you’ll be eligible for 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Additionally, we’ll provide you with access to Voluntary Life for you and your eligible dependents, Long-term Disability, flex spending, and health savings accounts.</p> </div> </div>

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