Sales Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to manage and grow relationships with our largest existing accounts. This role focuses on account management rather than new client acquisition, acting as a strategic partner to identify opportunities for automation and controls solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with a portfolio of major existing accounts.
• Act as a strategic partner to clients, identifying opportunities for automation and controls solutions.
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise in industrial automation, control systems, and plant operations.
• Conduct plant floor assessments to uncover needs and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to scope and propose solutions.
• Utilize a proven background in technical sales with a consultative approach.
• Build trust and long-term partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Drive account growth through upselling and cross-selling aligned solutions.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing accounts and building relationships in a sales role.
• Strong technical understanding of automation and controls, with ideally 3-4 years of experience in an engineering role before transitioning into sales.
• Outgoing, upbeat, and socially adept to quickly build strong relationships.
• Experience in technical sales, engineering, and business development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Rockwell is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

This is a remote role, but candidates must be based in Central Ohio to facilitate local client meetings. The position involves up to 20% travel, including short trips to clients in Ohio. The work is technically challenging and impactful, involving direct engagement with clients and plant operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Benefits include:

Annual profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
Generous 401(k) match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance and mental health programs
Health reimbursement and savings accounts
Fitness reimbursement and wellness rewards

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.