Position: Sales Executive, Manufacturing

 

Location: Atlanta GA or Columbus OH

 

Orion is a leader in software product development and digital transformation. A new breed of player with a unique combination of agility, scale and maturity, we’re rooted in engineering and experience design. We have a team of over 6,000 associates in delivery centers across the U.S., Asia, and Eastern Europe.  We help leading Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive brands design, develop, and deliver their cutting-edge technology and products.

Our “agility at scale”, along with our deep industry expertise and relentless focus on hands-on execution of our clients product engineering initiatives, is what truly differentiates us.  We are on an exciting journey of innovation, leadership, and accelerated growth. Orion is buzzing with activity, and everyone has ample opportunities to contribute, grow professionally, and help establish Orion as a leader in our industry. For further details, visit www.orioninc.com.

Summary: 

 

The Sales Executive is responsible for researching and pursuing new business leads for the growth of the Industrial Manufacturing & Automotive business. The role involves active coordination across teams and demands exceptional interpersonal skills. The executive is expected to work on new business proposals and presentations, which are a persuasive representation of an organization’s expertise and services.   

 

The Sales Executive position is a key role responsible for executing sales and business development strategies for Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive accounts.

 

The candidate will play a hunter role, responsible for acquiring net new clients for Orion. The position’s primary responsibility is to achieve new sales results for Orion’s services. The candidate will develop revenue-producing relationships with decision-making CxO / VP-level executives at Industrial Manufacturing and Auto companies and drive the sales cycle of all assigned sales opportunities from initial prospect communication through contract execution.  We would look at existing relationships and credibility with these types of accounts.

 

Responsibilities: 

• As a sales team member, execute business development, offering positioning and sales strategies to initiate conversations with target accounts and other new logos.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships and referrals with senior management at new logos.
• Arrange executive meetings with prospective clients.
• Manage the end-to-end sales process for all opportunities, including initial client communication, on-site presentations, demos/POCs, RFI response, client workshops, RFP submission, negotiation, and deal signing.
• Provide support to customers during the initial phases of an engagement. Follow up and ensure total client satisfaction through the relationship's life cycle.
• Work closely with Orion’s presales/architecture/CTO teams to ensure that proposed offerings and services fully meet business and technology needs.
• Contribute to lead generation, prospecting, and other sales management goals to build an optimal sales pipeline.
• Provide regular reports on sales activities, progress, and results. Maintain relevant info in CRM and support accurate sales forecasting.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets established by the Vertical Leader.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions. Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional services.

 

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience selling software development and IT services with Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive clients.
• Proven track record of success in selling Product Engineering, Digital Transformation, and Cloud & Data Analytics services, consistently over-achieving client acquisition and sales revenue targets.
• Knowledge of software engineering concepts and technologies to communicate with technical stakeholders effectively. Past software engineering or product management experience is a plus.
• Strong local contact base and access to alumni and industry associations.
• Experience with vendor selection processes, including RFI, RFP issuance, and response management. Led and won deals of at least $5 million independently.
• High Emotional Intelligence.
• Demonstrated strong personal communication and presentation skills to establish interest, credibility, and trust.
• Ability to manage complex negotiations with senior-level business and technology executives.
• Ability to think creatively to develop innovative solutions and propose complex business models that address client needs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple activities in a dynamic, changing environment.