Engineer

Automation Sales Representative

A Sales Engineer is a professional who combines technical expertise with sales skills to sell complex, technologically advanced products or services to businesses, acting as a bridge between a company's technical offerings and customer needs by explaining product features, addressing technical concerns, and ultimately closing sales by demonstrating the value proposition to potential clients.

We are seeking a motivated and self-driven Automation Sales Representative to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and developing relationships with potential customers for our automation and controls solutions. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, technically savvy, and passionate about driving sales growth in the industrial automation sector.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to identify prospective automation customers and maintain a target customer list, including key sales contact information.
• Initiate contact with target customers via cold calling, email outreach, and social media engagement. Utilize networking strategies to turn cold leads into warm opportunities.
• Meet with pre-qualified target customers to present company capabilities and explore potential automation and controls projects.
• Track and document sales activities, customer interactions, and the status of ongoing opportunities within the sales pipeline.
• Develop and deliver sales proposals for control system integration and related services, including cost estimation and proposal documentation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in industrial sales of automation or controls systems, products, or services.
• Proficiency in telemarketing and cold-calling to generate leads.
• Strong skills in technical sales proposal development and cost estimating.
• Familiarity with leveraging social media platforms for business promotion and lead generation.
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Strong work ethic, a customer-focused mindset, and a desire for professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and maintain dependable commitments.
• Willingness to travel locally and across the U.S. (up to 20%).
• Coursework in engineering, technical, or scientific disciplines is preferred but not required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic industry.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about technology and sales to make a significant impact in the industrial automation field. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply!