Senior Account Executive – State & Local Government
Genesys
CloudTableau
Sales Consultant – Manufacturing Process Solutions
GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Schaumburg • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in target manufacturing sectors.
- Lead the entire sales cycle: prospecting, product demonstrations (remote and on-site), proposal creation, and contract negotiation.
- Conduct consultative discussions with quality, operations, and IT stakeholders to understand process challenges and tailor solutions accordingly.
- Collaborate closely with the company’s Software Trainers and European HQ to ensure seamless onboarding and excellent customer experience.
- Represent the company at trade fairs, customer or sales events, and industry conferences.
- Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and forecasts within Excel and CRM tools.
- Serve as a trusted partner to customers - focusing on long-term satisfaction rather than short-term transactions.
Requirements
- Experience in B2B sales, account management, or other customer-facing roles, ideally within a manufacturing, quality, or technical environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
- Curiosity for digital tools and modern software solutions, with the confidence to learn and explain their value to customers (no programming background required).
- A consultative, service-oriented mindset – you’re interested in understanding processes and helping customers find practical solutions.
- An existing network within the manufacturing industry is a strong plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with engineers, managers, and decision-makers alike.
- A hands-on, pragmatic attitude and genuine enjoyment of working independently in a small, growing international team.
- Willingness to travel domestically approx. 50%; a valid driver’s license is required.
Benefits
- 20 PTO days per year, increasing to 25 days after 3 years
- 9 paid company holidays
- Up to $1,000/month employer contribution toward your health insurance (“Defined Contribution Health Plan”)
- 401(k) with 6% employer contribution
- A high-quality product ecosystem with a team that values initiative, feedback, and input from all employees
- The opportunity to be part of a respected European software company making its mark in the US
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
B2B salesaccount managementproposal creationcontract negotiationopportunity trackingforecastingconsultative sellingproduct demonstrationscustomer relationship management (CRM)Excel
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsservice-oriented mindsetproblem-solvingindependent workcollaborationcustomer satisfaction focuscuriositypragmatic attitudenetworking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree
