Account Manager - MN, WI, IN / Chicago, IL

Overview

Drive sales and market share for high‑voltage grid technologies in MN, WI, IN, Chicago.

Key Responsibilities

• technical presentations
• contract negotiations
• sales forecasting
• customer visits
• product collaboration
• opportunity identification

Tasks

-Serve as the face of Siemens Energy, Grid Technologies — positioning us as a technical expert, influencing decisions, and deeply understanding customer strategies and buying behaviors. -Manage existing customer relationships and develop deep understanding of customer's organization and business dynamics. -Execute Strategic Sales Plans: Create and implement comprehensive regional sales strategies aimed at achieving and exceeding annual sales and revenue objectives, while aligning with evolving market trends and customer needs. -Act as Siemens Energy’s Grid Technologies Expert: Serve as the primary technical authority and trusted advisor for customers, leveraging deep product expertise to influence buying decisions and shape account strategies. -Lead contract management negotiations to ensure favorable agreements for both customer and Siemens Energy. -Conduct commercial investigation of identified opportunities to determine suitability for pursuit. -Develop accurate sales forecasts, account plans, and progress reports. -Conduct regular territory visits, customer meetings, and site evaluations. -Collaborate with Siemens Energy's factories, engineering and product management teams to address technical requirements and customer specifications. -Identify and pursue new business opportunities within utilities, EPCs, OEMs, and industrial customers in your region. Gather and collect client intelligence to understand business opportunities in the early stages of project development. -Participate in trade shows, industry events, and technical seminars to promote Siemens Energy Grid Technologies Portfolio. -Responsible for driving and delivering business sales targets. -Prepare and deliver technical presentations, proposals, and quotations tailored to client needs.

Requirements

• salesforce
• bachelor’s
• engineering
• high‑voltage
• transmission
• sales targets

What You Bring

-Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored work authorization. Current Siemens Energy employees with visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfer. -Proven track record in selling high-voltage products (69 kV+), substations, services, and digital grid solutions. -Strong relationships with utilities, EPCs, and engineering firms; ability to influence key decisions. -Expertise in transmission systems, early-stage project identification, and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce). -Ownership of Salesforce account data and opportunity management. -Understanding the Grid Technologies market, maintaining knowledge on competitors, market landscape, account history, commercial strategies, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and risks. -Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets, expanding market share, and driving customer satisfaction across large territories. -Understanding of Siemens Energy Grid Technologies portfolio, and related solutions. -Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and occasionally internationally. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration with a minimum 3 years’ experience in power transmission, substation, or utility markets (additional experience may qualify for higher-level roles).

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Benefits

-Company paid Health and wellness benefits -Supportive work culture -Paid Time Off and paid holidays -Family building benefits & parental leave -Career growth and development opportunities -401K savings plan with company match

About Siemens Energy

-Offers cutting-edge solutions across the energy value chain. -Evolved into a global leader in energy innovation from pioneering technologies. -Plays a crucial role in accelerating the world's transition to a low-carbon future, focusing on sustainable energy production. -Broad portfolio includes gas turbines, power plants, renewable energy systems like wind and solar, supporting the shift to cleaner power. -Known for highly specialized solutions, from energy storage to grid optimization, helping utilities and industries thrive sustainably. -Major projects include large-scale renewable energy plants, carbon capture initiatives, and smart grid solutions that help stabilize the power supply. -Behind some of the world's most innovative and efficient energy technologies, driving change on both small and large scales. -Distinct for its ability to combine legacy power systems with the latest advancements in renewable energy, shaping the future of power.

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Visa Sponsorship

-must be legally authorized to work in the u.s. without employer-sponsored work authorization. -current siemens energy employees with visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfer.