Vertical Market Manager - Durable Manufacturing

As a Vertical Market Manager (VMM) for the East region, you are instrumental in driving the growth and development of Dematics market presence within the Durable Manufacturing sector. This role collaborates closely with the region's VP of Sales and the Account Manager team, as well as key collaborators including the Global Market Strategy Leader, Marketing, Business Development, Sales Enablement, and Market Intelligence teams. Your efforts will contribute to growing revenue and improving growth opportunities in the Durable Manufacturing market. Come join our growing team today! What we offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $110,250 - $161,700 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Tasks and Qualifications: What You Will Be Doing in this Role: Market Expertise: Serve as Dematics primary expert for the Durable Manufacturing vertical in North America, with a deep understanding of industry trends, customer difficulties, and challenges. Insights Dissemination: Share trends and analytical reports from the Global Vertical Market expert team with the North American commercial team, ensuring they are equipped with the latest industry insights. Go-to-Market Strategy Development: Collaborate with the sales leadership team to formulate and implement effective go-to-market strategies sought at achieving new business growth. Account Manager Support: Proactively support Account Managers by demonstrating historical project knowledge and insights related to high-priority pursuits. Collaborate with a cross-functional pre-contract solution team to craft and propose innovative logistics solutions. Stakeholder Mapping: Build and maintain industry network maps that identify key customers, partners, vendors, and competitors. Networking and Relationship Building: Participate in activities to elevate brand presence, such as being part of industry associations and attending networking events to stay connected with market developments. Operational Analysis: Analyze customer operations to identify logistical strategies and problems within distribution centers and the broader supply chain. Customer Engagement: Initiate early engagement with customers to educate them on automation solutions, articulate Dematics value proposition, facilitate return on investment discussions, and understand organizational structures and buying influences to develop effective Target Account Penetration Strategies. Performance Monitoring: Track and assess the performance of vertical, developing both short-term and long-term strategies to boost pipeline growth. What We Are Looking For: A minimum of 10 years experience in sales or operations within the Durable Manufacturing industry. Bachelors degree (BS/BA) in a related field; advanced degree preferred. Possessing an Engineering degree or equivalent is a plus. Proven track record in building strong customer relationships and achieving business results. Comprehensive understanding of distribution center performance metrics. Experience in consultative selling methodologies. Familiarity with material handling automation technologies, including Unit Load AS/RS, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and Pallet Shuttles. Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. Sharp discernment, including understanding P&L for logistics operations. Willingness to travel up to 35% as the need arises by the role. Dedication to embodying our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. #li-pp1 If you want to be part of keeping the world moving, the KION Group is the right place. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, our solutions improve the flow of material and information within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. KION´s success is based on our more than 42,000 committed international employees. With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL and Baoli and the regional brands Fenwick, and OM, the KION Group represents the highest possible level of technology and service expertise in the area of forklifts and warehouse technology. Dematic with its automated material handling solutions improve the intralogistics processes in warehouses, production and distribution. We offer interesting jobs and exciting international career opportunities, both in our regional and global operating units and in our overarching group functions within an innovative, forward-looking and fast-growing sector. Our culture is driven by our corporate values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage and Excellence.