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Manager, Solutions Sales & Business Development-Americas (Remote)

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
95K-125K Annually
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
95K-125K Annually
Senior level
Manage solutions sales and business development across Americas industrial and factory automation markets. Build strategic relationships with OEMs, EPCs, end users, integrators, distributors, and channel partners; develop scalable solutions and growth plans; support sales training; manage Salesforce pipeline, forecasting, and win-case reporting; monitor market trends and competition; and collaborate with marketing and engineering teams. The role requires 40% travel within the assigned territory.
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If you are a Sales or Business Development professional looking to take the next step in your career, Emerson has an exciting fully remote opportunity available within the continental United States. While the role can be based anywhere nationwide, there is a preference for candidates located in Midwest due to factory location and the concentration of customers.

As the Solutions Sales Manager, you will build strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the industrial and factory automation markets. You will serve as a trusted partner and customer advocate—both externally with clients and internally across Emerson—by developing a deep understanding of customer priorities and aligning Emerson’s solutions to help them achieve their goals. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who excels at cultivating partnerships, driving growth, and representing the voice of the customer.    
 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Carry out and accelerate Solutions sales in Americas for Fluid and Motion Control Solutions in industrial and factory automation markets & achieve assigned sales targets
  • Responsible to lead & grow large OEM, EPC, End User, Integrator, Channel relationships, and opportunities; currently selling into Fluid and Motion Control with the goal of getting our solutions specified and added to customer AML/AVLs, Instrument Specifications, Automation, Controls & Information Standards, and Machinery Specifications. 
  • Define target accounts, understand unmet needs for Solutions and define the solutions, which are repeatable and scalable
  • Focus on Productize Solutions, which are repeatable and scalable and develop strategic growth plans in collaboration with District Sales Managers (DSMs)
  • Ensure the sales team are provided with necessary training, tools, and materials to achieve competency to sell Solutions
  • Provide necessary training to existing Premier Partners and Strategic Distributors on existing and newly defined Solutions.     
  • Collaborate with Strategic Business Unit (SBU) or design team on the new Solution ideas and roll out the new Solutions.
  • Responsible for managing & monitoring Solutions pipeline in SFDC and tracking monthly pipeline progress
  • Accountable for monthly Solutions orders forecasting & reporting
  • Monitor market dynamics and trends, competition activities and landscape, as well as highlighting concerns and opportunities
  • Track monthly win-cases and update the win-case depository. For Significant win-cases, work with sales team to prepare case studies for global reference. 
  • Assisting the marketing team with campaigns, activity planning, and execution.
     
Who You Are:
 

You are an action-oriented sales professional who ensures accountability and collaborates and builds networks within a growing organization. You instill trust in the customers you serve and develop Win-Win situations for your customers and Emerson by having a strategic demeanor. You show resourcefulness and are resilient at balancing collaborators’ goals. 

For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industrial sales experience 

  • 5 years of experience in industrial and factory automation markets 
  • Understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel, Power Point and familiarity with CRM systems 
  • Technical proficiency with the ability to understand technical issues and troubleshoot problems
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to travel 40% with overnight and extended travel days within the assigned territory
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States – visa sponsorship will not be provided
     
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of valves, valve automation, and controls
 

At Emerson, our employee’s passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $125,000 commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the role.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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