OEM Automation Solutions Champion

Sonepar USA; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Automation Sales Specialist - OEM to drive growth in industrial controls and automation for OEMs. The role emphasizes early design involvement, platform standardization, and scalable solutions with our Automation team.

You will partner with Automation Application Engineers and the sales team to influence design decisions, manage opportunities, and deliver value-driven automation solutions for customers in manufacturing and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in industrial automation sales, OEM development, or technical sales.

Responsibilities

• OEM account development and growth with design-in opportunities.
• Lead the commercial sales process with support from Automation Application Engineers.
• Position controls and automation solutions within OEM machine architectures.
• Collaborate with sales team to support OEM customers and explore expansion opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of OEM market trends and competitive platforms.

Skills

Consultative selling

Relationship building

Technical liaison

Long sales cycles

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFD

Motion control

Industrial networks

Job description

Crawford Electric Supply in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Automation Sales Specialist - OEM to drive growth in industrial controls and automation for OEMs. The role emphasizes early design involvement, platform standardization, and scalable solutions with our Automation team.

You will partner with Automation Application Engineers and the sales team to influence design decisions, manage opportunities, and deliver value-driven automation solutions for customers in manufacturing and beyond.