Director Industry Sales Europe

By joining Emerson as **Director Industry Sales Europe, Energy and ETS (M/F/d) **, you will become part of our Systems & Software (SYSS) business. Experience gained can be a good foundation for your future career within Emerson. We encourage advancement and offer tangible development opportunities

Based **anywhere in Europe close to an Emerson office and an international airport **, a collaborative & communicative business leader will lead the development and execution of sales strategies for the industry segment, with the goal to drive profitable growth of the SYSS business in Europe. You will act as part of a European SYSS Leadership team whose key focus is to position Emerson in the market as the supplier of first choice for projects, consultancy, and lifecycle services, while using our industry solutions portfolio.

**IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL**:

- Ensure annual sales targets are achieved through the building and deployment of best-in-class sales leadership and business strategies
- Establish and maintain a market development and industry growth plan for the segment
- Lead European team as well as support and give direction to the in-country SYSS Sales Directors and Sales teams
- Participate in developing and drive the Software Platforms (e.g. Mimic, Syncade / RTMS / PKM / Aspentech etc.) plans with the Industrial Software leadership
- Maintain a high degree of industry knowledge and awareness, including trends, technology advancement, accomplishments by others in the business, and state of the competition
- Coordinate project pursuit activities and ensure effective sales management processes, including building Solutions Selling methodology and training teams
- Report to top management, assume Budget, Orders / Sales / Profitability responsibility

**FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field, MBA would be considered an advantage
- Several years of relevant sales leadership, account management or general management experience
- Knowledge of the industry & applicable regulations (e.g. energy transportation systems such as oil & gas pipeline) as well as T&Cs
- Process Automation / Process control knowledge
- IT affinity (SAP, Cloud Solutions, IIOT etc.)
- Proven track record to deliver results through engaging and coordinating across a multi-country and matrix organization
- Strong competencies in the continual development of both individuals and teams
- Proficient in English language, other languages would be an advantage
- Travel up to 50% (Europe)

**WHO YOU ARE**:
You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish.

You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions and you use that knowledge to form and articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable.

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**Emerson is a leading global technology, software and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets.**

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