Inside Sales - Technology/ Manufacturing/Engineering

Festo SE & Co. KG; Heber (UT); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Educational assistance

Job summary

Festo Corporation is seeking a proactive Sales Engineer to identify and target potential customers, maintain accounts, and expand the customer base through technical demonstrations and tailored proposals. The role requires travel within the assigned territory and strong collaboration with product development and engineering teams.

You will deliver product demonstrations, develop customized solutions in collaboration with the sales team, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a remote role.
• Fluent in English and proficient with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target potential customers and maintain existing accounts.
• Provide technical expertise and product demonstrations to meet customer needs.
• Develop customized proposals with the sales team to address requirements.
• Travel within the assigned territory to visit facilities and support sales efforts.
• Prepare technical documentation and sales forecasts for management.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Independent worker

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio – from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge and education.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and target potential customers, service and maintain existing accounts, and enhance customer relationships to increase market penetration.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with customer personnel (purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, management, etc.) to secure orders and expand customer base.
• Provide technical expertise and support, including product demonstrations, to communicate how Festo products meet customer needs and resolve technical challenges.
• Develop customized proposals and solutions in collaboration with the sales team to address customer requirements.
• Conduct sales presentations to key customer personnel and management, and follow up on quotations submitted.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as product specifications, installation guides, and user manuals.
• Analyze customer requirements and recommend solutions, including product substitutions or system improvements, based on Festo’s capabilities.
• Travel within the assigned territory to visit customer facilities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product performance meets expectations.
• Provide sales forecasts and submit reports to management on territory performance, including follow-up activities and after-sales service.
• Participate in relevant trade shows and exhibitions to prospect for sales leads and network with potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as product development and engineering to relay customer feedback and align products with market needs.
• Ensure the resolution of any technical issues, product failures, or service challenges to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Work with distributors to foster long‑term relationships and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Experience in engineering or outside/inside sales environment, particularly with fluid power systems (pneumatics), process automation and electric automation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deliver technical presentations and support sales strategies.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of working independently within a remote role.
• Proficiency in MS Office and fluent in English.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.