Automation Sales Specialist – Warehouse Systems & Automation

Leavitt Industrial Group; Brampton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Health Spending Account

Life Insurance

RRSP matching

Sick leave 100% paid

Job summary

Leavitt Machinery in Brampton, Ontario is seeking a dynamic Automation Sales Specialist to drive the development of warehouse automation solutions from discovery to implementation. You will partner with sales teams and OEMs to deliver tailored systems that boost operational efficiency and productivity.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, and AS/RS, with a track record in technical sales, ROI modeling, and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse automation or related field.
• Proven ability to develop quotations and ROI analyses.
• Willingness to travel locally with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify warehouse automation opportunities with customers.
• Develop automation solutions, layouts, quotations, and ROI analyses.
• Conduct site surveys and discovery meetings.
• Deliver product demonstrations and technical presentations.
• Coordinate with OEMs, installers, and service teams on projects.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and risks for project delivery.
• Maintain CRM records and project documentation.

Skills

Warehouse automation

Material handling

Technical sales

Automation technologies

Quotation development

ROI analysis

Warehouse operations

WMS/ERP systems

CRM proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Engineering/Technology/Supply chain degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We put a high premium on the kind of people who dig the details and have the skills to orchestrate them to perfection, especially in a high-energy environment. When carried out well, these core values define our continual success.

About Us

Driven by purpose. Lifted by people.

At Leavitt Industrial Group, we believe that success is built on the strength of our people. When you join our team, you’re not just taking a job. You’re launching a rewarding and meaningful career path with endless opportunities for development.

Whether you’re an emerging talent or an industry veteran, we provide the support, mentorship, and resources to help you excel at every stage of your career. At Leavitt Industrial Group, your ideas are encouraged, your ambitions are recognized, and your contributions are rewarded.

We stand under a shared and united Purpose: Together, we lift our world and everything in it. At the core of who we are lies our commitment to keep the world moving. Every day, our products, parts and services do more than just handle goods. Our purpose captures our commitment to lifting our communities, the customers we work with, and our employees.

Our culture is shaped by our core values, including Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Safety, Accountability, and Community & Environment.

Bring your energy, skills, and ambition to one of North America’s fastest-growing private companies—where careers evolve alongside the business, and growth is built into every role. Join a team that’s driving momentum and shaping the future together.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of health benefits and rewards designed to support their well-being and personal and professional growth. This includes but is not limited to:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Annual healthcare spending account
• Retirement savings plan
• Robust orientation, learning, and training programs
• Community support initiatives

At Leavitt Industrial Group, e mployee satisfaction is a top priority, and we are dedicated to helping our employees thrive.

Automation Sales Specialist – Warehouse Systems & Automation

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a dynamic Automation Sales Specialist to join our team in Brampton, Ontario. As the Automation Sales Specialist you will will drive the development of warehouse automation solutions by identifying customer opportunities, providing technical expertise, developing tailored solutions, and supporting projects from initial discovery through implementation. Working closely with sales teams, OEM partners, and customers, you will help deliver innovative automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and productivity.

As the Automation Sales Specialist your key responsibilities will include:

• Partner with sales representatives to identify, assess, and qualify warehouse automation opportunities within customer accounts
• Develop automation solutions, equipment configurations, layouts, quotations, and ROI analyses in collaboration with OEM partners and internal engineering teams
• Conduct customer discovery meetings, site surveys, and material-flow assessments to determine operational requirements and recommend appropriate solutions
• Deliver product demonstrations, proof-of-concept trials, and technical presentations to customers and key stakeholders
• Support sales representatives with automation product knowledge, technical expertise, and opportunity development
• Coordinate project handoffs and work with OEMs, installers, service teams, and customers throughout installation, commissioning, and go-live
• Monitor project timelines, scope, budgets, and risks to support successful project delivery
• Support customer training, post-implementation follow-up, and ongoing relationship development
• Maintain accurate CRM records, quotations, and project documentation while ensuring compliance with internal processes and standards

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• 3+ years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling, industrial equipment, or technical sales
• Hands-on knowledge of automation technologies (AMRs/AGVs, conveyors, AS/RS, robotics, etc.)
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects from quotation through commissioning
• Strong technical sales, presentation, and customer relationship skills
• Experience developing quotations, scopes of work, and ROI models
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, material flow, and facility layouts
• Familiarity with WMS/ERP systems, AutoCAD, and automation safety standards is an asset
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Post-secondary education in engineering, technology, supply chain, or a related field preferred
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel locally

Leavitt Machinery is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

• Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
• Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
• Annual health care spending account
• Life insurance, short term disability, and travel insurance
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching
• Company Vehicle

The base pay range for this role is: $65,000 to $85,000 per year plus bonuses depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Brampton, Ontario.

Leavitt Machinery would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.