Factory Automation Product Manager, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Description

Job Title: Factory Automation Product Manager, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

About Us

Womack Machine Supply and Morrell Group have united to become Evolution Motion Solutions, an industry powerhouse in engineering and industrial solutions. With over 70 years of excellence, Womack's motion control expertise meets Morrell's premier component integration, creating a dynamic force committed to innovation and customer service. Join us as we redefine the industry and shape the future of engineering and automation. Be part of something extraordinary and make a lasting impact with us.

Culture

Our culture is a competitive advantage; our shared values provide the foundation for how we interact with each other and the way we conduct our business. Our reputation is one of integrity and accountability. We are small but mighty, and we offer a unique work environment that big companies struggle to compete with.

• Putting our people first – we take care of our people, and our people take care of our customers
• Approachable leadership – open-door policies, flat organization, collaborative environment
• Growth mindset – entrepreneurial perspective, sense of purpose
• Professional development – ongoing training in a continuous learning environment

Our Core Values

• H eart to Care
• E xcellence
• R elentless Resolve
• O ptimism
• I ntegrity
• C ommitment

About this Opportunity:

The Product Manager-VFD is responsible for driving sales growth by identifying and capturing new business opportunities, maintaining and growing existing accounts, and providing technical support to customers and supplier partners to a diverse range of industries such as Metals, Mining, Rubber, Power Generation, Energy, Wood Products, Automotive and Consumer Products. The position requires a solid understanding of VFD to provide tailored solutions to support our customers. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

· Provide technical and sales support.

· Product responsibility for their Branch.

· Execute plan created by both Sales and Product Manager.

· Create or maintain strong relationships with regional vendors.

· Strategize and plan with the Sales Team. Make sure you are a part of every salesman’s forecast.

· Monitor Projects – Help move the Projects to the quoted phase.

· Product and Application Targets for Marketing.

· Find new markets.

· Go on sales calls and schedule appointments with potential new accounts.

· Help provide technical training at 2 product training meetings (PTM) per year.

· Establish root cause of possible failures to machines and plan corrective action with the right product of applications.

· Achieve mutually agreed upon annual corporate sales goals for all products applicable to the industrial market.

· Foster a positive team environment by assisting co-workers.

· Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED

Top benefits and perks:

As a team member at Evolution Motion Solutions, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: 401(k) retirement with matching, Health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Life and disability insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Referral program
• Career advancement and bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Location:

Evolution Motion Solutions is headquartered in Farmers Branch, TX with additional offices in TX, UT, AL, AZ, MT, OK, MA, MI IN, IL, OH and Canada. This position will be based out of our Farmers Branch, TX facility.

Contact/application information:

To be considered, please submit your application. If we accept your application, we’ll be in touch to schedule an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills and/or abilities required. An individual must meet the minimum requirements as listed in each Qualifications subsection. 

EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience

EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 2 years industry experience in industrial sales, preferably in VFD or a related field.

· Proven track record in sales, especially in selling technical products or services.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Strong technical knowledge of industrial VFD.

· Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

· Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.

· Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

· Proficiency in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

· Strong work ethic pursuing a high standard of excellence.

· Results-oriented with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets.

· Excellent customer relations/sales skills.

· Industrial application problem solving capabilities.

· Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems related to the Industrial industry, including VFD’s.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with engineers and technical designers to determine and deliver appropriate customer solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some movement from area to area, transporting of items such as a laptop computer, small products or parts, product books or catalogs. Position also requires long periods of sitting while driving or riding as a passenger in an automobile to customer sites. Ability to effectively communicate using company-issued devices such as laptop, mobile phone, etc. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to a general office environment. Must be able to move through customer sites, including warehouses, shipyards, oil field rigs, manufacturing facilities, and related machinery, etc. Work outside normal business hours is required.

Travel is required