The Key Account Manager, Nuclear Flow Controls, plays a critical role in advancing Emerson's presence in North America Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Generation IV nuclear technologies. This position represents Emerson's nuclear valve manufacturing locations and leads strategic engagement across customers, partners, and internal teams to grow the installed base of control, safety, and isolation valves. The role works across a global matrix to align commercial strategy, product positioning, and long-term growth opportunities within the nuclear energy market.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Represent Emerson Flow Controls in the pursuit of North America SMR and Generation IV nuclear projects.
Develop and execute the strategic direction for SMR nuclear business at both the Flow Controls and Final Control levels.
Lead market analysis of North America SMR technologies, including assessment of domestic and international competitors, to strengthen Emerson's future installed base of nuclear valve solutions.
Partner with sales leadership to co-own the SMR order budget and establish standardized operating and planning processes across Emerson nuclear valve manufacturing locations, with a mid- and long-term strategic perspective.
Collaborate closely with Emerson local Sales Organizations, Impact Partners, and SMR customers and partners, serving as a key point of connection and communication.
Coordinate global product management activities for nuclear valve products supported by North America, working in close partnership with Nuclear Business Unit local sales representatives.
Ensure all business activities are conducted in alignment with Global Nuclear Safety expectations, the Company's Ethics policy, Quality Systems, and Trade Compliance requirements.
Who You Are:
You build strong partnerships and credibility across diverse stakeholders by communicating clearly and acting with integrity. You approach complex challenges with a strategic mindset, balancing technical depth with commercial insight to drive sustainable business outcomes. You are comfortable leading through influence in a matrixed organization and bring curiosity, resilience, and accountability to everything you do.
For This Role, You Will Need:
A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience with proactive, customer-facing selling in a technical or engineered products environment.
Demonstrated business acumen, including the ability to align strategy, customer needs, and financial outcomes.
Experience collaborating across functions and influencing without direct authority.
The ability to navigate and succeed within a complex, global matrix organization.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
Sales experience within the nuclear industry across multiple business units.
Sales or commercial experience within the nuclear industry.
Working knowledge of nuclear industry applications and business practices.
Familiarity with nuclear control, safety, and isolation valve applications, including SMR or advanced reactor technologies.
Our Culture and Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing can inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet your family's physical, mental, and financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: We pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. The total target comp range for this position is $110,000 to 135,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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Requisition ID : 26003925
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
