Vertical Account Manager, Industrial Automation, Automotive

Job ID: 525000Location: Oakville, Ontario, CanadaCompany: Siemens Vertical Account Manager, Industrial Automation, Automotive Job ID 525000 Posted since 08-Oct-2026 Organization Digital Industries Field of work Sales Company Siemens Canada Limited Experience level Experienced Professional Job type Full-time Work mode Hybrid (Remote/Office) Employment type Permanent Location(s) Oakville - Ontario - Canada Change the future with us.Our Sales experts are the eyes and ears of our customers. They do not wait; they take the initiative. They transform “That sounds interesting!” into actual contracts, paving the way for new avenues of business. Join our team and we will give you the latest knowledge and independence for autonomous action and decision-making, helping you become a trusted partner in customer relationships.Why you’ll love working for Siemens!Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.Competitive total rewards package.Profit sharing available.Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!Employee perks and discounts.Diversity and inclusivity focused.Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2025 and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025.What will you do?As an Account Manager for the Automotive Vertical, your primary mission will be to drive the adoption and expansion of Siemens Digital Industries' solutions within key Automotive accounts including demand creation for Siemens products and services in the automotive end user manufacturing segment. Success is measured by sales of Siemens products and services in automotive end user community, and the driving of end user specification into the wider global OEM and integrator market.You will act as a trusted advisor, understanding the unique operational, technological, and strategic requirements of the automotive sector. This role requires a blend of strategic sales acumen, technical understanding of our portfolio, and an unwavering commitment to our customers' success in a highly critical and regulated environment.Strategic Account Development: Develop and execute comprehensive account plans for assigned automotive customers, identifying key stakeholders, understanding their strategic objectives, and mapping Siemens Digital Industries portfolio to their critical needs.Drive 'One Siemens' Solutions: Actively identify opportunities to leverage and integrate offerings from across Siemens' portfolio (e.g., Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure, etc.) to deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that maximize value for customers and address their complex, multi-faceted challenges.Consultative Selling: Engage with senior leaders, program managers, and technical experts within customer organizations to understand their challenges related to automation and drive solutionsSolution Articulation: Clearly articulate the value proposition of Siemens Digital Industries' portfolio, demonstrating how our integrated software and hardware solutions can enhance design, manufacturing, sustainment, and operational efficiency for automotive programs.Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers across various levels of customer organizations, fostering trust and positioning Siemens as a strategic partner.Pipeline & Revenue Growth: Proactively identify new business opportunities, manage a robust sales pipeline, and consistently achieve or exceed assigned revenue targets.Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscapes, regulatory requirements and technological advancements to inform sales strategies and contribute to portfolio development.Contract Negotiation: Lead and support contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for Siemens while meeting customer requirements.Presentation & Communication: Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to diverse audiences, from technical experts to executive leadership.What will you need to succeed?Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field. A Master’s degree is a plus.Automotive Sector Expertise: 5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management within the industry or suppliers to automotive industry with a strong understanding of automotive acquisition processes, program lifecycles, and key players.Strategic & Collaborative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to think holistically and strategically, identifying opportunities for cross-portfolio solutions and effectively collaborating across diverse internal business units to deliver integrated value to customers (a 'One Siemens' approach).Strategic Selling Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex sales strategies, manage large accounts, and navigate multi-stakeholder environments.Results-Oriented: A strong track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas and driving business growth.Technical Aptitude:  Solid understanding of engineering, manufacturing, or operational processes relevant to the automotive sector is highly beneficial.Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to identify customer pain points and creatively position Siemens solutions as effective remedies.Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to customer sites and internal meetings[Salary is commensurate with experience, and total compensation ranges between $ 150,000.00 CAD - $ 180,000.00 CAD including participation in our Sales Incentive Plan, contingent on achievement of sales targets as defined and updated from time to time by the Company.]About us.We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912 in Canada. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended September 30, 2025, Siemens Canada generated revenues of approx. $2.3 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,600 employees from coast-to-coast and 38 office and production facilities across Canada.Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, Siemens Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. By submitting personal information to Siemens Canada Limited or its affiliates, service providers and agents, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of such information for the purposes described in our Privacy Notice available at .Siemens s’engage à créer un environnement diversifié et est fière d’être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. 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