What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director position at Harman?
About the role
The Associate Director will be leading the large-scale industry 4.0 Digital manufacturing transformation and multisite MES implementation program.
What You Will Do
Creating value-added solutions and services to help organization achieve the dynamic and transformation goals in Factory automation.
Lead pre-sales focused on industry 4.0 transformation programs driving ROI conversation with C-Level executives and ensuring new deal wins.
Farming revenue in a select set of accounts.
Managing revenue of $10-$15MN.
Driving account growth plan, defining strategy for account level growth, and owning it.
Responsible for revenue/hunting numbers in given industrial vertical.
Driving vertical level strategy for business growth
What You Need
15-20 yrs. years of relevant experience in driving Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Industry 4.0 and related technologies awareness and hands-on experience
Pre-sales and solution architect, able to run pre-sales activity along with sales.
Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent degree
Industry 4.0 and related technologies awareness and hands-on experience
Participate in driving strategy for growth of industrial vertical.
Creating sales pitches for the sales team and sales consultants
Analyzing potential markets prior to the launch of a product
Working with the marketing team during strategy meetings
Providing product knowledge to assist the sales team during presentations or meetings with clients.
Own the account in long run and grow the account with deeper penetration into the account.
Responsible for proactive proposals in multiple customers
Ownership of $10M-$15M numbers to grow existing/new customers.
Assisting customers with technical inquiries or concerns
Guiding clients in developing cost justifications using realistic return on investment (ROI)
Playing a bridge role between the customer and delivery team.
Helping customers drawing solution blueprint
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proposal drafting and Presentation skills.
Creating high level architecture to bring stake holders on same page.
Driving Market research and help in driving strategy for growth considering latest market trends.
Guiding clients in developing cost justifications using realistic return on investment (ROI
What is Nice to Have
Post graduation in engineering or MBA
What Makes You Eligible
Willing to work from customer location in Dallas, TX
Willing to travel 15%-20% of time for customer discussions, will include both domestic and international travel.
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
The standard base salary for this position is $146,700 - $179,300.
Certain HARMAN Employees (and their families) are eligible to elect medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also accrue up to three weeks of vacation annually, eleven paid holidays, two floating holidays, and one volunteer day throughout the calendar year.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Tuition Reimbursement.
"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.
Innovative and collaborative culture.
Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that pushes you to give your best.
HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status.
Salary : $146,700 - $179,300