--- title: 'Strategic Account Manager at Phoenix Contact' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/strategic-account-manager-phoenix-contact-cincinnati-0vbjz7jxzc7s' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Strategic Account Manager at Phoenix Contact - **Company:** Phoenix Contact - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/phoenixcontact/jobs/8019668003 ## Job description Job Summary This is a hands-on, activity-driven role ideal for someone who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a dynamic team responsible for driving sales of all Phoenix Contact products by combining engineering knowledge with strong interpersonal and business skills. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) plays a key role on the regional sales team by providing leadership and direction in the establishment, development, and growth of assigned Regional Strategic Accounts. This position will carry out responsibilities in all of the following functions and areas: creating strategic plans, communicating direction, implementing corporate business reviews, creating corporate road-maps, expanding relationships (Maintain and develop relationships at all levels of Management, Procurement, Operations, and Quality Assurance, Engineering, Sales, and Estimating/quotations departments), analysis and recommendations, corporate price negotiations, and leading cross-functional teams. The territory for this role is Ohio, Kentucky & parts of Tennessee. ## Responsibilities - Meet or exceed sales quotas as established by the RSM and/or Vice President—Field Sales. - Be proficient in BASE selling skills and implement to build strong customer relationships. - Lead the charge in development of a strategic plan and implementation of strategic initiatives for regional strategic accounts. The focus includes increasing account share, revenue growth, profitability, building and expanding relationships with major stakeholders, increasing product mix, and expanding the Phoenix Contact brand. - Develop strategic roadmaps for strategic assigned accounts providing direction and insight on revenue generating locations. - Develop intimate insight into the customer culture, needs, and supply chain, including key metrics leading to the recommendation of plans, initiatives, and/or corrective actions to provide the highest level of service to the customer’s organization. - Lead and coordinate established business reviews with the assigned strategic accounts, including monitoring of competitive activity, leading to recommendations to the Phoenix Contact team on areas of improvement. - Organize and lead cross functional teams with the appropriate members of Phoenix Contact for the purpose of building and maintaining trusting relationships between Phoenix Contact and assigned strategic accounts. - Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and sales materials. - Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate client information. Fully utilize the CRM as a communication, reporting, measurement, and tracking tool to enhance productivity. - Collaborate with the entire Phoenix Contact team to align efforts, effectively communicate both verbally and written. - Track and report on business development activities and performance metrics. - Differentiate Phoenix Contact from other component vendors by building “partner” relationships with customers. - Be proficient in and drive the use of all sales tools provided to support local markets. - Work closely with Harrisburg Product teams to aid in the development of field presentations and application notes. - Proactively utilize all resources and sales tools to maximize productivity, responsiveness, and customer delight. - Continue personal development through an effective skill-building program as determined by the RSM, Director of Sales, and/or the Harrisburg Training Department. - Demonstrate technical competence on all products/solutions within the area of focus. - Provide forecasts and reports to RSM as required. - Deliver presentations and hands-on demonstrations of Phoenix Contact products, applications, and technology for the purpose of product sales. - Develop and maintain a working knowledge on all Phoenix Contact products/solutions. - Qualify and follow up on all opportunities within the assigned strategic accounts. - Follow up on all quotations within the assigned strategic account portfolio. ## Qualifications - Four-year degree in technical discipline preferred and/or equivalent experience. - 5+ years minimum sales experience in the electronics or industrial automation & controls marketplace. - Experience working with distribution preferred. - Excellent networking, and influencing skills needed to communicate at all levels. - Exhibits high-level interpersonal and negotiation skills. - Successful history in achieving strategic and sales targets. - Self-motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly. Essential Job Functions - Must be able to travel via airplane. - Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel via automobile for up to six hours at a time. - Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. - Must be able to travel overnight 20-25% as dictated by assigned territory. - Comply with company dress code guidelines. - Punctuality is required. - Regular and on-time attendance. ## Perks & Benefits Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, bonus plan and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, auto allowance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, assistance, and more! Base salary: $112,000 - $152,000. Compensation information is made available in good faith. Phoenix Contact USA reserves the right to adjust ranges based on candidate’s experience, location and internal & external equity.  Additional compensation includes bonus plan and auto allowance. Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters: Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy. ## About Phoenix Contact ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Phoenix Contact is a global market leader in electrical and automation technology, developing products and solutions for connecting, distributing, and controlling power and data flows to enable a sustainable, electrified world. - **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned since 1923) - **Headquarters**: Blomberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany - **Founded**: 1923 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (family-owned since inception) ## Core Business - Primary industries: Industrial automation, energy, infrastructure, factory automation, process automation, e-mobility, renewable energies - Target customers: B2B – industrial manufacturers, utility companies, infrastructure operators, OEMs, system integrators (40,000+ U.S. customers across nearly every industry) - Mission: "Together, we are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation" – guided by the vision of the All Electric Society, optimizing the entire energy flow from generation to consumption ## Products & Services - **Industrial Components and Electronics**: A wide range of connectors, terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, surge protection, and signal conditioners for industrial control cabinets. - **Device Connectors**: Plug-and-play connection solutions for field devices, sensors, actuators, and data interfaces (e.g., M12, RJ45, circular connectors). - **Industry Management and Automation**: PLCs, I/O systems, industrial Ethernet switches, controllers, safety technology, and software for automation and networking. - **Solutions for E-Mobility**: Charging infrastructure, connectors, and energy management for electric vehicle charging stations. - **Engineering Services and Software**: Project planning tools, configuration software, and digital twin solutions for automation design. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private family-owned company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – €3.0 billion in 2024 (global) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; family-owned and self-financed. Partners include a global network of authorized distributors and 50+ international sales subsidiaries. - **Growth Signals**: Employs 22,000 people worldwide (2025); 1,000+ employees in the U.S. (800 at Harrisburg HQ); over 100,000 unique part numbers; 70+ U.S. patents; strong focus on All Electric Society, electrification, and renewable energy trends. U.S. headquarters near Harrisburg, PA serves as manufacturing and logistics hub for the Americas. ## Competitive Advantages - **Market Leadership**: Global market leader in electrical and automation technology, with 100+ years of brand trust. - **Product Breadth**: Over 100,000 part numbers across three main business fields, offering complete solutions for industrial connectivity and automation. - **Vertical Integration**: In-house manufacturing across multiple countries with varying levels of vertical integration, enabling quality control and supply chain resilience. - **Sustainability Focus**: Clear corporate purpose tied to the All Electric Society and climate neutrality; products designed to help customers reduce energy consumption and emissions. - **Family-Owned Stability**: Independent, long-term decision-making without pressure from external investors; strong culture of trust, innovation, and partnership. ## Strategic Focus - Driving the All Electric Society vision by optimizing energy flow from generation to consumption through electrification, networking, and automation. - Expanding solutions for renewable energy, e-mobility, and smart infrastructure. - Continued investment in sustainability across the value chain: development, manufacturing, logistics. - Strengthening local production (e.g., U.S. manufacturing and distribution center in Harrisburg) to serve regional customers faster and more sustainably. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on mutual appreciation, trust, innovation, and partnership. Family-owned values with a medium-sized company feel despite being a global player. The purpose statement ("Together, we are creating a sustainable world") drives daily work. - **Work Environment**: Modern U.S. campus near Harrisburg, PA features an onsite café, fitness center (with personal trainers), walking trail, game room, and a Functional Health & Wellbeing Center providing medical care on-site (very rare benefit). The workplace promotes work-life balance and employee wellbeing. - **Benefits (U.S.)**: - Tuition reimbursement (80% for continuing education) - Parental leave: 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 10 weeks paternity leave - 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one - 15 vacation days + 10 personal days annually, plus a one-week shutdown in December - Individualized training plans and career development progression paths - Onsite training led by top vendors and industry experts - **Entry-Level Opportunities**: Diverse entry-level roles available, including apprenticeships and direct hires. - **Global Presence**: Opportunity to work across 100+ countries with 22,000 passionate, technology-focused colleagues. ## Sources 1. [Phoenix Contact Careers Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company/careers) 2. [Phoenix Contact Company Page (USA)](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company) 3. [Phoenix Contact Group Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-be/company/phoenix-contact-group) 4. [Phoenix Contact USA Corporate Media Kit (August 2025)](https://assets.phoenixcontact.com/file/eec3ee46-b8e3-4118-b2a2-4c58e0bc01c4/media/original?US_Phoenix-Contact-corporate-media-kit_August-2025_20250805_008335.pdf) 5. 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