Key Account Manager, Energy at Advantech

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

B2B Sales, Business Development, Key Account Management, Consultative Selling, Channel Partner Management, Pipeline Management, CRM, Strategic Account Planning, Market Trend Analysis, Solution Selling, Technical Sales, Relationship Management

Industry

Industrial Automation

Description

Job Title: Key Account Manager, Energy Location(s): Remote, (West Coast) Compensation: $100,000 – $125,000 Before Commissions and Bonus About this position: Advantech is on the search for an experienced Key Account Manager to drive growth within the energy sector. In this role, you will develop and expand strategic relationships across utilities, renewable energy developers, battery energy storage system (BESS) integrators, and critical power infrastructure OEM providers, positioning Advantech’s embedded computing, IPC solutions and Industrial networking solutions at the heart of their automation and monitoring architectures. If you bring a consultative sales approach and a solid network in the energy space, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: * Develop and execute strategic account plans for utility operators, renewable energy developers, BESS integrators, and critical power infrastructure OEM customers. * Engage engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders to position Advantech’s embedded computing, IPC, Industrial networking and edge solutions in alignment with customer automation and digitalization roadmaps. * Build and maintain multi-level relationships within strategic accounts while identifying and developing energy-focused system integrators and regional distribution partners. * Establish joint business plans with channel partners and enable them through product training, pipeline alignment, and collaborative selling activities. * Identify and pursue scalable opportunities across targeted energy verticals; develop repeatable engagement models across OEMs, integrators, and ecosystem partners. * Monitor competitive activity, regulatory developments, and energy market trends to inform territory and go-to-market strategy. * Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and opportunity tracking in CRM; collaborate cross-functionally with product management, application engineering, and channel sales teams. Required Qualifications: * 4 - 6+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in the energy sector, power electronics or adjacent industrial technology markets. * Demonstrated experience working with utilities, renewable energy integrators, BESS manufacturers, or critical power solution providers. * Working knowledge of embedded computing, industrial PCs, edge devices, or automation hardware as applied to energy or power management applications. * Experience managing both direct accounts and channel/partner relationships. * Proven track record of revenue growth and territory expansion. * Strong communication skills with a consultative, solution-oriented approach to selling. * Ability to travel as required. Preferred Qualifications: * Familiarity with energy-adjacent verticals such as grid modernization, EV charging infrastructure, microgrid systems, or industrial UPS applications. * Prior experience in key account development or Tier 1 OEM account management within a technology hardware or energy automation environment. * Familiarity with SCADA, energy management systems (EMS), IEC 61850, DNP3, Industrial networking or other utility communication protocols. * Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, energy systems, business, or related discipline Benefits: * Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE) * Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment! * Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * 401(k) with company match * Education & personal development reimbursement program * Generous vacation and paid holidays package * Company events, and lunches * Work from home program – once eligible * Referral Bonus About Advantech Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms. We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions. World-class Recognition Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel® and Microsoft®. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018. Work Authorization: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html [https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html] Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.

Responsibilities

Drive growth in the energy sector by developing strategic relationships with utilities, renewable energy developers, and BESS integrators. Position Advantech's embedded computing and industrial networking solutions within customer automation and digitalization roadmaps.