Mgr., MV Automation Business
WEG

Job Info

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About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

About the role:

WEG Electric Corp. has an a great opportunity for a Mgr., MV Automation Business to join our team in Duluth, GA. This role l eads all sales and marketing activities related to the Medium Voltage Automation business, including MV Drives, MV Softstarters, and other attached equipment as required. This position will be responsible for the definition and development of key markets, channels, and customers to growth the MV Automation business to meet or exceed revenue and profit goals. This position leads a team of internal and external resources, as well as coordinates with other WEG personnel in other sales groups to achieve goals. This position will also lead the defining of product and service needs to grow in the identified target markets, and be a part of the team to determine the best manufacturing locations and strategies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Generates sales leads, develops sales channels, and makes technical presentations.
• Leads team of application engineers and sales specialists to ensure that proposals, bids, and installations are handled in an effective and timely manner.
• Collaborative problem-solving to achieve successful project references and continue to strengthen WEG�s market reputation
• Assures that sales and profit-related goals are met.
• Manages team of sales representatives, providing technical information in order to support the sales process.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization�s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor�s degree in business or a related field from a 4-year college or university is preferred.

Knowledge / training:

• Demonstrates breadth and depth of knowledge of customer needs and market trends, as well as knowledge of internal infrastructure and processes.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in document, mathematical, or diagram form.
• People management.
• Strategic management.
• Ability to lead cross-cultural / cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Experience:

• 5-10+ years of relevant business experience preferred.

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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