Outside Sales Executive | Robotics & “Cobots” | 15+ year company

Sales Talent Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Sales Talent, Inc. is recruiting experienced outside sales reps for a fast-growing Robotics-as-a-Service division. This field-based role sells cutting-edge robotic automation solutions to manufacturers, addressing labor shortages and productivity.

Meet plant managers and operations leaders, articulate a clear ROI, and rely on robotics specialists to support your sales cycle. Enjoy a six-figure base salary plus uncapped commissions, plus full medical benefits, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven success hunting and closing new business.
• Experience selling physical products to industrial customers.
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivation and drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Sell robotic automation solutions to small and midsize manufacturers.
• Meet with plant managers, operations executives, and business owners.
• Demonstrate measurable ROI and value of automation.
• Work with robotics specialists to support sales.
• Manage your own territory and build a customer base.

Skills

Outside sales

Hunter mentality

Industrial sales

Technical aptitude

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Experienced outside sales reps: Here's your opportunity to break into the rapidly growing Robotics-as-a-Service industry.

We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to sell cutting-edge robotic automation solutions that are transforming how manufacturers operate.

An established company is building out their Robotics-as-a-Service division.

Manufacturers everywhere are facing labor shortages, rising costs, and increasing pressure to improve productivity. Our client helps solve these challenges with practical, affordable robotic automation that delivers measurable results.

Think robotic welding, CNC machine tending, palletizing, and packaging. Real equipment solving real manufacturing challenges.

The Opportunity

This is a field-based, new-business sales role for a proven hunter who wants to move into an exciting, high-growth industry.

• Sell innovative robotic automation solutions to small and midsize manufacturers.
• Meet directly with plant managers, operations executives, manufacturing leaders, and business owners.
• Help manufacturers solve labor challenges, increase production, and improve profitability.
• Sell solutions with clear, measurable ROI.
• Work alongside robotics specialists who provide the technical expertise to support your sales.
• Benefit from relatively short, consultative sales cycles.
• Enjoy the autonomy of managing your own territory and building your own customer base.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for accomplished outside sales hunters with a track record of winning new business in industrial or manufacturing environments.

Relevant backgrounds include but are not limited to:

• Industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment
• CNC machines and machine tools
• Welding equipment and industrial supplies
• Packaging equipment and automation
• Material handling and warehouse equipmentIndustrial distribution and MRO
• Electrical, mechanical, and fluid power equipment
• Other technical or industrial products

What Matters Most

• Proven success hunting and closing new business.
• Experience selling physical products or equipment to industrial customers.
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude.
• Ability to identify customer challenges and demonstrate compelling business value.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivation, and a genuine drive to succeed.

Why This Opportunity Is Exciting

Robotics is one of the most exciting growth areas in manufacturing, and the market is expanding well beyond large industrial corporations.

Advances in collaborative robotics are making automation accessible to thousands of smaller manufacturers that previously couldn't justify the cost or complexity.

Six-figure base salary plus uncapped commission, full medical benefits, 401(K), PTO.

This is an opportunity to get into robotics without starting over in your sales career.

You’ll leverage your existing industrial sales experience, receive support from robotics experts, and sell innovative equipment that delivers tangible value to customers.

If you're a successful industrial sales hunter who's ready to take your career into the future of manufacturing, we want to hear from you!