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Advantech · 12 hours ago

Key Account Manager

Advantech USA is a leader in providing innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. They are seeking a Key Account Manager to drive growth within the Robotics and Automation vertical, engaging with customers to understand their needs and guiding them through the design and production processes.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sales plans focused on Robotics, AGV, AMR, and Automation accounts
Identify, qualify, and grow new and existing key accounts within the robotics and automation ecosystem
Engage with customers to understand system architectures, engineering requirements, and application needs
Coordinate internally with Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to propose optimized hardware and system-level solutions
Manage complex sales cycles from early design-in through qualification, production, and lifecycle support
Leverage technical domain knowledge to create competitive differentiation and long-term account value
Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, integrators, and ecosystem partners relevant to robotics and automation platforms
Position Advantech as a strategic technology partner rather than a transactional supplier
Provide accurate pipeline forecasting, account updates, and business reviews to internal stakeholders
Represent Advantech at customer meetings, solution days, industry events, and trade shows
Travel to assigned key accounts to support QBRs, solution presentations, and executive-level engagement

Qualification

Sales experienceRobotics knowledgeTechnical aptitudeSystem-level designComplex sales managementCommunication skillsPresentation skillsNegotiation skillsStrategic thinking

Required

5 – 10+ years of sales experience selling embedded computing, industrial PCs, or system-level hardware solutions
Strong technical aptitude with embedded systems, edge computing, and robotics-related technologies
Exposure to vision systems, sensors, or navigation technologies is highly desirable
Experience engaging with OEMs, end users, integrators, and ecosystem partners
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Self-driven, strategic thinker capable of working independently in a remote environment
Willingness to travel within the assigned territory
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

Preferred

Experience selling into Robotics, Automation, AGV, AMR, or adjacent industrial technology markets strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred

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

Company

Advantech

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Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1999-12-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Donald Neas
Partner Success Manager
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