Industrial Automation Territory Sales Engineer

Lever, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Comprehensive benefits

Base salary + incentives

Job summary

Ralph W. Earl Company, Inc., a SunSource company, seeks a driven Outside Sales Engineer to grow market share for industrial automation lines across upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Own your territory with support from an experienced team and leading supplier portfolio.

Build relationships, design solutions, and travel within the territory. The role emphasizes prospecting, customer visits, technical understanding, and collaboration with product specialists.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical or industrial sales experience
• Technical background with understanding of automation products
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics or related technologies a plus
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel across territory (including overnight)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for territory growth
• Identify new business opportunities via prospecting, visits, referrals
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and respond to inquiries
• Understand customer applications and recommend products/solutions
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to build solutions
• Qualify leads and maintain CRM records
• Participate in supplier visits, training, trade shows, and events
• Own territory strategy and day-to-day activities

Skills

Technical sales

Industrial sales

CRM experience

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/business

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

Ralph W. Earl Company, Inc., a SunSource company, seeks a driven Outside Sales Engineer to grow market share for industrial automation lines across upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Own your territory with support from an experienced team and leading supplier portfolio.

Build relationships, design solutions, and travel within the territory. The role emphasizes prospecting, customer visits, technical understanding, and collaboration with product specialists.