Description
**Job Family:** Sales
**Req ID:** 495979
**Vertical Sales Account Manager – Automotive (Southeast U.S.)**
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We empower our customers by combining the real and digital worlds—improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we put our people first. Our global, diverse team will support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Transform the everyday with us!
We are looking for a Vertical Sales Account Manager – Automotive to join our Automotive team. This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside in the Southeastern United States.
This role requires a high-impact industry leader capable of driving strategic growth, shaping customer vision, and representing Siemens as a trusted advisor across major Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, tire manufacturers, and emerging EV ecosystems.
**You’ll make an impact by:**
+ Driving strategic growth by expanding customer adoption of the Siemens Digital Enterprise portfolio, including automation, automation software, and digital transformation solutions.
+ Leading and orchestrating cross-functional pursuit teams—including technical consultants, product specialists, and executive stakeholders—to co-create and deliver high-value digital manufacturing solutions.
+ Conducting deep customer discovery and strategic analysis across market position, business objectives, operational constraints, manufacturing processes, value chains, and key business drivers.
+ Translating customer and market insights into actionable, multi-year account strategies that ensure cross-regional alignment and unified Siemens engagement.
+ Serving as the voice of the customer within Siemens by influencing portfolio direction, ensuring consistent messaging, and strengthening collaboration across business units.
+ Acting as a trusted advisor to senior-level customer executives, guiding transformation roadmaps, investment decisions, and long-term modernization strategies.
**You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:**
Basic Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or equivalent GED.
+ 3+ years of experience selling automation, robotics, industrial software, or digitalization solutions into manufacturing environments.
+ 8+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Senior Sales, or Strategic Account leadership, with demonstrated success growing large, complex accounts and exceeding growth targets.
+ Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.
+ Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Deep expertise across the Automotive ecosystem, including experience with Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, EV or battery manufacturing, tire manufacturing, or advanced mobility startups.
+ Strong understanding of manufacturing digitalization, including MES, industrial automation, Industrial Internet of Things, and production operations.
+ Proven ability to engage and influence Vice President- and C-suite-level executives through clear, compelling strategic communication.
+ Demonstrated success developing multi-year account strategies, navigating complex sales cycles, and driving transformational customer engagements.
+ Extensive experience collaborating across internal teams, coordinating global resources, and managing partner ecosystems.
+ Proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and the ability to maintain detailed documentation of opportunities, pipelines, customer organizations, and executive stakeholders.
+ Strong business acumen with the ability to connect Siemens technology to measurable customer value, productivity gains, and operational outcomes.
**About Siemens:**
Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories and resilient supply chains to smarter buildings, grids, and sustainable transportation, we create technology with purpose—adding real value for our customers. Learn more about Siemens here (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .
**Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:**
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
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$120,540 $206,640 66%
**Organization:** Digital Industries
**Job Type:** Full-time
**Category:** Sales
