About the role

  • Automation Sales Engineer developing strategic sales initiatives in automation solutions. Focused on client relationships and delivering competitive automation engineering services.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while expanding market presence through new business development
  • Identify, qualify, and engage prospective clients to evaluate and understand their automation and controls needs
  • Communicate effectively with client decision-makers to promote and position the company’s automation capabilities and services
  • Attend pre-bid and customer meetings to review and validate technical specifications and project scope
  • Collaborate with engineering and internal stakeholders to develop tailored automation solutions aligned with customer requirements
  • Prepare, deliver, and present technical and commercial proposals; participate in project and bid review meetings
  • Evaluate project requirements, including automation hardware, software, and system integration needs
  • Assist in developing technical sales materials, cost estimates, and proposal documentation based on customer specifications
  • Lead customer contract negotiations, including pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and insurance requirements
  • Maintain accurate sales records, reports, and all documentation related to sales activities
  • Manage and grow the assigned territory: Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio
  • Travel regularly to customer offices and manufacturing facilities to support sales and relationship development

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience selling electrical, automation, or controls engineering services and equipment within manufacturing environments
  • Strong technical understanding of industrial electrical and controls systems
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized, analytical, and results-driven with a strong desire to succeed in a sales environment
  • Ability to work independently and remotely when required
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the assigned region

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Job title

Automation Sales Engineer

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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