Industrial Automation Sales Leader — Growth & Strategy

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

401k Match

Disability Insurance

FSA

EAP

Professional Development

Global Exposure

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Sales Manager (Industrial & Automation) to drive growth in key markets. You will lead new business development, manage strategic accounts, and collaborate with product teams to promote automation technologies.

The role requires 5+ years selling industrial automation components, strong relationship skills across commercial and engineering levels, and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; BSEE strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years selling industrial automation components.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders at commercial and engineering levels.
• Willingness to travel ~50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new top tier customer segments and establish relationships at commercial and engineering levels.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned accounts, including daily operations and executive discussions; target top-tier prospects.
• Maintain knowledge of customer roadmaps to uncover future opportunities.
• Partner with product management to promote new industrial automation technologies and applications.
• Secure sales revenue growth (minimum 5% year over year) and develop new opportunities.
• Ensure on-time delivery and provide accurate forecasts and CRM reporting.

Skills

Sales experience

Industrial automation knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Sales Manager (Industrial & Automation) to drive growth in key markets. You will lead new business development, manage strategic accounts, and collaborate with product teams to promote automation technologies.

The role requires 5+ years selling industrial automation components, strong relationship skills across commercial and engineering levels, and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.