Outside Sales Engineer - Industrial Automation

3 weeks, 4 days ago
Full-time
Mid Level
IoT and Embedded Systems
Lever

Lever

Lever is a leading Talent Acquisition Suite that provides modern hiring and talent management solutions. Their applicant tracking system (ATS) with candidate relationship management capabilities empowers hiring teams to streamline recruiting efforts an...

Professional Services
251-1K
Founded 2012
$123M raised

Description

  • Develop and execute a strategic sales plan focused on territory growth and market share.
  • Identify and pursue new business through prospecting, cold calling, networking, customer visits, and referrals.
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing customers through regular face-to-face visits.
  • Respond to customer inquiries, quote requests, and technical support needs.
  • Understand customer applications and recommend appropriate industrial automation products and solutions.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, product specialists, and internal teams to develop customer solutions.
  • Qualify leads, manage the sales funnel, and maintain accurate CRM records.
  • Participate in supplier visits, product training, trade shows, demonstrations, and customer events.
  • Own territory strategy, priorities, and day-to-day sales activities.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, business, or a related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of technical sales, sales engineering, or industrial sales experience.
  • Technical background with the ability to understand industrial automation products and applications.
  • Experience with industrial automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, or related technologies highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to prospect, develop new accounts, and grow existing business.
  • Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-motivated, competitive, results-driven, and able to take ownership of outcomes.
  • Computer proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM systems.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel.

Benefits

  • Company vehicle provided, with gas and maintenance covered.
  • Competitive base salary with incentive compensation tied to territory performance and growth.
  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Supplier training, trade shows, industry events, and technical development opportunities.
  • Autonomous territory ownership with support from experienced teams and leading suppliers.

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