Are you seeking a new opportunity to apply your engineering, automation product, and go-to-market expertise with a trusted name in Industrial Automation? 

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions (AFS) is currently seeking an Automation Strategic Growth Manager to join our team!  As our Automation Strategic Growth Manager, you will play a critical role in driving strategic go-to-market planning for industrial automation product lines such as Siemens, Turck, and Festo. You will be at the forefront of our growth strategy, analyzing our existing customer base, identifying opportunities for expansion, and implementing targeted outreach initiatives to grow our accounts across the country.

You’ll focus on expanding market presence for automation technologies including PLC's & I/O, HMI's, drives, motion control, and industrial networks/fieldbuses, working closely with sales, marketing, and technical teams to develop and execute strategies that enhance market penetration and revenue growth.

You’ll also take the lead in industry representation, showcasing GCG’s industrial automation solutions at trade shows, customer presentations, and industry events. By leveraging data-driven insights, you’ll provide guidance and direction to sales and technical teams, strengthening their product knowledge and market positioning skills.

This role is an opportunity to shape the future of GCG’s industrial automation business, using your expertise to drive innovation, market leadership, and long-term success in a highly competitive and technology-driven industry.

This role offers a remote work arrangement when not engaged in work related travel however we would prefer candidates that are located within a reasonable driving distance of one of our office locations.  Those locations include:

• Miamisburg, OH
• Rochester Hills, MI
• Cranberry Township, PA
• Germantown, WI 
• St Louis, MO

What you’ll do

• Go-To-Market Strategy: Utilize strategic planning techniques such as SWOT to identify growth opportunities, analyze competition and develop sales and marketing campaigns to drive sales growth and market share gain
• Product Evangelist: Provide technical expertise and market knowledge to support the sales team in effectively positioning solutions and presenting the optimal solution for the customer; act as the product evangelist to build excitement and confidence and mindshare across the sales team by providing relevant and accurate product knowledge and competitive insights
• Trusted Advisor: Working through the sales team develop and strengthen relationships with key customers by becoming their trusted advisor; engage proactively to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions that drive long-term customer success
• Sales & Marketing Support: Collaborate with the sales team to support the development and execution of winning sales strategies. Drive initiatives such as product promotions, customer education, and solution-based selling
• Sales Performance Analysis: Leverage tools such as Salesforce CRM to analyze KPIs such as sales performance against plan and pipeline health and development; make course corrections based on the analytics provided by working across the organization
• Industry Representation: Represent GCG at trade shows, industry events, and customer presentations. Actively showcase product innovation and present technical and commercial advantages of GCG’s industrial automation solutions
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with supply chain, and operations to ensure that product availability and delivery meet customer expectations. Lead initiatives to optimize inventory, reduce lead times, and enhance the overall customer experience
• Mentorship & Development: Mentor and support sales and technical teams on product applications and industry trends; develop and facilitate training materials to improve the technical competence and sales effectiveness of the team
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and competitor offerings; use this knowledge to continuously refine GCG’s industrial automation and product positioning

What you’ll bring

• Minimum of 7+ years of technical experience working with industrial automation solutions such as PLC & I/O, HMI, drives, motion control, and industrial networks/fieldbuses; business development and / or product management experience considered a requirement
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and lead initiatives without direct authority
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative solutions tailored to customer needs
• Experience using CRM systems and analytics to manage sales activities, analyze trends, and drive data-informed decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field/function is preferred
• Willingness to travel 50% within the Midwest region

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 dependent on experience with PLC & I/O, HMI, drives, motion control, and industrial networks/fieldbuses and relevant business development experience
• Performance based bonus
• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more
• PTO plan with company paid holidays (7)
• 401K with employer contribution
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

About GCG AFS

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is dedicated to advancing the growth of light industry automation and factory solutions across key verticals in North America. With a comprehensive product and service offering that spans the entire automation value chain, our customers trust us as a reliable partner to meet their diverse needs. Our strength lies in our deep technical expertise and specialized knowledge of the products we offer. This enables us to support customers in deploying and delivering high-quality, efficient solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Our commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience—marked by responsiveness, reliability, and personalized service—sets us apart as the supplier of choice in the industry.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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