Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
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Foth is currently seeking a Strategic Account Manager with consumer products (or related) engineering, construction, or manufacturing experience who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients' success. This position will be working out of our Green Bay, WI or US-Based Remote work from home location.
Position Overview:
In this role, you will be responsible for both your assigned client(s) and your Foth project execution team, delivering personalized, client-centered service to develop and manage positive, long-term client relationships. By demonstrating dynamic and positive leadership, you will motivate a multi-disciplined team to support your clients' engineering, equipment, and capital execution needs, enabling them to lead in their market. You will represent Foth as the primary point of contact for the relationship with the client, working very autonomously.
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, business acumen, technical expertise, financial acumen, and strong negotiation skills. They should be capable of generating revenue, delivering profitability, pursuing new opportunities, creating and implementing strategic plans, and making timely decisions. Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to travel as necessary are also required to meet the role's demands.
Position Responsibilities:
Profit & Loss responsibilities for capital execution projects withing a client account portfolio
Develop strategic and tactical plans to meet or exceed revenue objectives
Identify and influence key decision-makers at all levels within the client organization
Assume multiple roles during pursuits as it relates to qualifying, pursuing and closing opportunities
Drive and provide oversight on the development of client proposals
Maintain accurate and timely client pipeline and forecasting data
Develop and deliver presentations to Clients
Coach cross-functional teams for upcoming client meetings and presentations
Demonstrate strategic decision making and conflict resolution
Build the overall client relationship and Foth's industry professional network
Collaborate with operations team on the planning of resources
Collaborate with risk management on the negotiation of client contracts
Ability to travel with short notice due to client needs. Average expected travel is 25-35%
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or relevant professional experience
10+ years of paper, converting, plastics or building materials (or related) industry experience within engineering or manufacturing
7+ years of sales, account management, client development, and or stakeholder's management across business units
3+ years of supervisory experience
Required Previous Recent Experience with the Following:
Account management experience
Prior experience developing revenue projections
Prior client relationship management experience
Prior experience managing cross functional teams and stakeholders
Prior experience in contract negotiation, management and administration
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using social media platforms for business purposes
CRM platform experience
Experience managing capital project portfolios
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.
Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.
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All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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$140,000 - $170,000 a year
