About the Role
This position will drive growth by selling OEM products and solutions to assigned strategic customers, focusing on influencing specification, building long-term relationships, and driving pull-through demand with the Legrand AV portfolio. It involves strategic collaboration with partner organizations to secure design-in wins, specification wins, and long-term supply agreements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute specific account plans for assigned customers which deliver revenue, margin and market share objectives.
- Secure design-in opportunities by positioning Legrand AV products as critical components within the customer's finished solution.
- Manage the full OEM sales cycle, from initial technical concept and prototyping to production ramp-up and lifecycle management.
- Coordinate between Legrand AV product management and customer technical teams to manage custom product requests or modifications.
- Provide sales forecasting and demand planning updates to internal manufacturing teams to ensure supply chain continuity for high-volume accounts.
- Represent Legrand AV at trade shows and technical symposiums to identify emerging OEM trends and new applications.
- Assist in resolving technical or logistical complaints, ensuring minimal disruption to the customer’s production line.
- Adhere to the core values of Innovation, Customer Responsiveness, and Continuous Improvement in all partner interactions.
Requirements
- Ability to interpret technical standards, engineering drawings, and specifications to align with OEM needs.
- Strong technical AV and IT product aptitude with the ability to discuss product integration and performance metrics with product personnel.
- Proficiency in CRM and data analytic tools (Salesforce and Power BI) and be able to track multi-year product cycles.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale accounts with high attention to detail regarding technical and commercial requirements.
- Excellent negotiation skills for long-term contract management and pricing strategy.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for handling product samples or demonstration kits.
- Minimum 50% travel required for on-site customer visits, technical reviews, and industry events.
Skills
- Technical AV and IT product aptitude
- CRM and data analytic tools (Salesforce and Power BI)
- Negotiation skills
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Onsite
- Travel
Experience Level
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in technical sales, large account management, or industrial marketing
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- High employer 401K match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
- Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
- Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Active/growing Employee Resource Group network
About the Company
- Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, offering comprehensive solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets.
- Legrand AV is a global leader in designing and manufacturing electrical, data, and AV solutions, focused on providing the foundation for amazing AV experiences through innovative solutions and exceptional service.
- Legrand AV solutions support technology to rebuild and maintain vital connections around the world.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer
