Strategic Account Manager, Semiconductor

Work at OMRONOmron is a leading global manufacturer of industrial automation products focused on sensing and control technologies. Omron Automation-Americas, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL, is the industrial automation subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 80 years of success.Omron Electronics LLC is looking for a Strategic Account Manager to work remotely in Mexico to drive specifications, develop long-term profitable relationships and implement sales initiatives for Omron at a select group of customers in the Semiconductor market.**Our Commitment to Employees**:- Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron.- Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.- Community Awareness that includes activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.- Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay.- Wellness Activities such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots and Health Screenings.**Responsibilities**- To conform with U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.- Achieve placement on customer Approved Vendor Lists.- Decipher target customer organizational structure, key decision makers, and buying process/behaviors. Ensure that this information is used to the maximum extent and communicated to management and to the appropriate sales leaders throughout the company.- Develop key contacts at customer sites/plants at select End User/OEM/System Integrator accounts. Work with local/regional teams to develop preference for and credibility of Omron with these contacts.- Intimately understand the processes used and issues faced at target customers. Work with other Strategic Sales and Engineering Team members to define specific customer product and solution requirements. Ensure that the information and resources are used to penetrate the target account(s) and increase Omron's presence.- Bring in Strategic and Technology Sales and Engineering resources to help identify Key Applications that can be replicated across customer sites, and across the broader industry.**Job Requirements**- Four (4) years Engineering Degree ( BSEE, BSME) or two (2) years Technical School Degree with equivalent years of technical or military experience.- Automation Sales experience is a plus (PLC hardware, software and interfaces, Motion Control Systems, Machine vision systems, Advanced smart sensors, 2D Code Readers, Optical Recognition and RFID products)- Semiconductor industry experience is preferred- Applied knowledge and selling experience in industrial automation environment with particular emphasis on material handling systems, machine vision, smart sensors, data collection, control and communication at production and asset management level.- Ability to travel (up to 50%).- A deemed Export License may be required.- Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training._