Strategic Account Manager - Minneapolis - VTI Security

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Company Info:

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over 90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life." Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch's role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures' product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch's Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary:
The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for the strategic growth and profitability of a critical, high-revenue client relationship. This is a high-level sales and relationship management role, responsible for ensuring a deep partnership and long-term revenue expansion.

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to partner with this key client by bringing forward a vision, solutions, recommendations and budgets to advance them closer to both their short- and long-term goals.

Responsibilities

1) Relationship and Growth Influence:

• Cultivate and expand deep, lasting relationships with key decision-makers and influencers across all levels of the client's organization, including executive (C-suite) and operational stakeholders
• Serve as the trusted strategic advisor for the client, understanding their long-term business objectives, challenges, and competitive landscape.
• Effectively navigate complex organizational structures to identify and engage new areas for partnership and collaboration.

2) Strategic Account Planning & Execution:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year account strategy that aligns the company's technology solutions with the client's strategic business goals.
• Identify, qualify, and drive strategic initiatives that result in significant, sustainable revenue growth and market share expansion within the account.

3) Revenue Generation and Business Acumen:

• Proactively identify and develop new opportunities by challenging the client's current approach and introducing innovative technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes (e.g., cost reduction, operational efficiency, new revenue streams).
• Manage and forecast a robust pipeline, ensuring accurate and predictable business projections to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Account Management, Global Account Management, or Executive-Level Business Development, specifically managing accounts with multi-million dollar revenue responsibility.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated background within the Security Systems Integration
• Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to resolve high-stakes conflicts and manage high-pressure situations with executive poise.
• Travel: Ability to travel ~30% of the time, as required.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent customer relation skills at Executive Levels.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in one on one and large group situations.
• Excellent inter-personal skills including client and employee relations.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation.
• Ability to multi-task while working under deadlines and time constraints.
• Efficient in standard business software (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Onenote, Visio).
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to function as an effective team member in a collaborative sales environment.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.
• Team focussed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or customers; manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate

Additional Information:

* Compensation: Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 + Commission/Sales Comp Plan, DOE.
* Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary

* Travel Requirements: Yes up to 20%

BENEFITS:Associates and their eligible family members are offered comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options as well as company-provided basic life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and access to the employee assistance program. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental life and AD&D insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and HSA and FSA account options. Associates also have the option to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan. In addition, associates receive PTO (paid time off), state-mandated sick leave, and 9 paid holidays.

Benefits are effective on their first day of employment

401(k) employer match of $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed by the associate up to 6% of earnings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at or email [emailprotected]. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.
Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.
This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.
We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.