Industrial Automation Sales Representative

Talent Harbor; Missouri; Remote; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

All travel expenses covered

Vacation time provided

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks an experienced Industrial Automation Sales Representative to drive business growth across various industrial sectors in the U.S. This role involves identifying new opportunities, running sales meetings, and building strong client relationships while being comfortable with travel. The ideal candidate will have strong sales skills and a degree in a related field. Competitive compensation includes a base salary and performance-based commission, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong outbound sales skills including cold calls and email.
• Experience in selling technical or SaaS solutions is a plus.
• Ability to travel to customer sites and trade events.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities in industrial sectors.
• Conduct cold outreach via various channels.
• Run initial sales meetings.

Skills

Outbound sales skills

Cold calling

LinkedIn prospecting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Marketing

Job description

This range is provided by Talent Harbor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Location: Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas (Remote + Travel)

Industry: Industrial Tech IoT Predictive Maintenance AI Sensors

Imagine joining a global tech organization that has spent nearly 30 years building wireless sensors, machine-learning tools, and predictive monitoring systems that keep factories running. Now, they’re scaling fast in the U.S… and they’re looking for a high-impact Business Development Rep to accelerate growth.

What You’ll Do

As an Industrial Automation Sales Representative, you will be the first voice and face of the company's growth engine:

Your Mission

• Identify new business opportunities across manufacturing, food & beverage, steel, oil & gas, and automotive.
• Prospect through cold calling, targeted email outreach, LinkedIn, trade shows, and industry events.
• Give high-value prospects a clear, compelling explanation of how predictive maintenance saves millions by avoiding machine failures.
• Run the first two sales meetings, then tag in a Senior Sales Executive to close.
• Build a strong pipeline using CRM-driven processes.
• Prepare quotes and proposals using company templates.
• Travel 25–30% across the U.S. (with occasional Canada trips).
• Represent the company at 3–4 major industry trade shows each year.
• Build trust-based relationships with engineers, plant managers, and operations leaders.
• Strategically plan multi-stop client routes and site visits.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree ideal (Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related)
• Strong outbound sales skills: cold calls, email, LinkedIn prospecting
• Experience selling industrial, technical, engineering, or SaaS solutions (big plus)
• Curiosity to learn sensors, AI, and predictive maintenance concepts
• Ability to own a territory, run meetings, and speak with decision-makers
• Comfortable traveling to customer sites and trade events
• Strong communication + consultative sales ability

Compensation

Competitive and rewarding:

• Base Salary: $90,000 (open to higher for strong candidates)
• Commission: 20% performance-based
• OTE: ~$108,000 minimum; top performers earn significantly more
• Deal Size: Typically $3,000–$5,000/month recurring
• Full health insurance
• All travel expenses covered
• Office meetups every 2–3 monthsClear pathway to Senior Sales roles
• Work with cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technology
• Global team of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers
• Vacation time provided

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Automation Machinery Manufacturing