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This is a role for someone who takes ownership and is comfortable in engaging new contacts across a variety of industries. Your work will have direct and visible impact on the business.Responsibilities:Research, identify, and generate new sales opportunities using demand generation tools, cold outreach, social media platforms, and email campaignsBuild, qualify and manage an accurate and growing sales pipeline using Salesforce.comCollaborate with Product Management and Key Account teams to develop territory strategies and demand generation activities across targeted verticals and geographiesPartner with the Advantech marketing team to plan and execute dedicated sales campaignsTrack and report on KPIs and outbound sales activity, providing regular progress updates to senior managementUtilize LinkedIn, Salesforce and other prospecting tools to identify and engage potential customersRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree, technical degree, or equivalent experienceSales, business development, or related experienceDemonstrated ability to prospect, research, and qualify new accountsStrong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in MS OfficeFamiliarity with CRM platforms, preferably SalesforceAbility to manage a pipeline and deliver consistent results in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience with consultative selling approachesBackground in Industrial Automation, IoT, or related technology sectors2 - 5+ years of sales, business development, or related experienceExperience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar prospecting toolsDetail-oriented with strong listening and problem-solving skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneouslyBenefits:Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)401(k) with company matchEducation & personal development reimbursement programGenerous vacation and paid holidays packageCompany events, and lunchesWork from home program – once eligibleReferral BonusAbout AdvantechFounded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms.We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions.World-class RecognitionAdvantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel® and Microsoft®. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018.Work Authorization:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.htmlAdvantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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