Industrial Automation Sales Engineer: Tech-Solution Expert

Graybar; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 83,300 - 112,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Health benefits package

Paid vacation & sick days

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

Graybar in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Sales Engineer - Industrial Automation to support the sales of high-tech automation and control products. You will work with branch personnel to identify opportunities and tailor solutions that meet customer needs.

The role combines sales with technical service, product specification, and presenting complex automation concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in sales/field roles.
• 2 year degree required, technical college or equivalent.
• 11+ years experience preferred.
• Knowledge of high-tech automation and control products.
• Knowledge of engineering principles related to customer automation products.
• Knowledge of suppliers' automation products.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal, organizational and team building skills.
• Ability to work with management and evaluate customer needs.
• Ability to present complex solutions to non-technical staff.
• Ability to make oral and written presentations to internal and external contacts.
• Extensive travel required.

Responsibilities

• Specify products to meet customer requirements and needs.
• Recommend inventory of automation products.
• Inform sales staff and customers of new developments in automation and related products technology.
• Provide technical services to customers for the operation and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Provide technical support of automation and control products to customers and Company personnel and new product updates.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Customer needs assessment

Travel readiness

Education

2 year technical degree

Job description

Graybar in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Sales Engineer - Industrial Automation to support the sales of high-tech automation and control products. You will work with branch personnel to identify opportunities and tailor solutions that meet customer needs.

The role combines sales with technical service, product specification, and presenting complex automation concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.