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Rockwell Automation

Industrial automation hardware, software, services

Account Manager - Multi-Site

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Automation, Mechanical, Food/Pharmaceutical (Life Science), New Energy Engineering, or another manufacturing-related discipline.
  • At least 8 years of B2B industrial automation key account sales experience, including at least 5 years managing multi-site group or multinational manufacturing clients.
  • Practical knowledge of Rockwell L1-L4 industrial AI architecture, including programmable logic controllers, FactoryTalk software suite, manufacturing execution systems, advanced process control, and energy and carbon management solutions.
  • Ability to travel more than 40%-50% of the time for customer visits, site surveys, and industry events nationwide and abroad.
  • Fluent English for written proposal drafting and overseas customer communication.
  • Clean business background and full compliance with Rockwell Code of Conduct, with no record of commercial irregularities.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain C-level strategic relationships with target group headquarters, including COOs, CIOs, and supply chain vice presidents; complete annual account operation plans covering brownfield transformation, new plant construction, overseas projects, software subscriptions, and long-term service revenue; track the sales funnel and full-year target delivery.
  • Collaborate with regional sales, consulting, solution architecture, delivery, and global account teams to drive complex enterprise transformation initiatives.
  • Execute Rockwell Consulting and Trojan Horse Breakthrough methodologies; design unified multi-site standard architecture based on the L1-L4 industrial AI framework; assess customer digital maturity; identify business pain points and define transformation roadmaps; lead lighthouse factory benchmark implementation; and promote standardized solution replication across domestic and overseas production bases.
  • Drive ecosystem expansion from chain owners, unify automation standards for upstream original equipment manufacturer and engineering, procurement, and construction partners, and coordinate cross-region sales resources to resolve interregional project collaboration and revenue allocation matters.
  • Identify overseas factory opportunities among Chinese manufacturers, replicate proven domestic lighthouse solutions at global sites, align with the Global Account team to sign multi-year global framework agreements, and secure recurring annual recurring revenue.
  • Organize Rockwell Joint Innovation Centre workshops, C-level digital summits, and benchmark plant tours; manage full-cycle commercial negotiations, bidding, contract signing, and accounts receivable for multi-million group framework projects; comply with Rockwell policies; and develop replicable industry case studies for internal sharing.

Desired Qualifications

  • Successful full-cycle multi-site group project delivery in food and beverage, pharmaceutical/life science, new energy battery, or semiconductor supply chains, including Apple or Nvidia upstream supply chains.
  • Hands-on experience deploying SDMA Assessment, CMMM Assessment, lighthouse factory benchmarks, and cross-factory replication playbooks for major chain owners.
  • Previous Global Account or Group Key Account experience at Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Honeywell, or another leading industrial automation original equipment manufacturer.
  • A combined background in industry consulting, project management, or presales technical solution design, with the ability to independently define digital transformation roadmaps and calculate return on investment.
  • Established industry resources among original equipment manufacturer, system integrator, and engineering, procurement, and construction ecosystem partners, and capability in executive communication, workshop facilitation, and C-level business value presentations.

About the Company

Rockwell Automation

Industrial automation hardware, software, services

Rockwell Automation provides hardware, software, and services to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in industrial settings. It integrates automation components—sensors, controllers, software, and cloud/on‑premises platforms—to monitor, control, and optimize processes. It differentiates itself with a broad global portfolio, a strong emphasis on OT cybersecurity, maintenance management, digital twin capabilities, and industry‑specific sustainability solutions. Its goal is to help customers increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and meet environmental and reliability standards through integrated technology and ongoing support.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Founded
1903

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