Packaging Automation Sales Engineer

IPS Packaging & Automation; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Packaging & Automation, based in Northlake, TX, seeks an Automation Specialist to drive sales of packaging equipment and lead automation initiatives. You will develop solutions from plant surveys, create precise layouts, and build strong client relationships with engineers and operations leaders.

The role requires 3+ years in packaging equipment, CAD-based layout skills, and strong communication. You will train the sales team on new technologies and collaborate with the Automation Division

Qualifications

• 3+ years of packaging equipment experience.
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD to generate plant layouts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Technical Skills: PC Software; Microsoft Office, proficiency required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the packaging equipment industry with basic knowledge of packaging materials and sources for equipment and consumables.
• Lead the activities for training the sales force in the new technologies and functionalities with regard to packaging equipment and automation systems.
• Generate packaging equipment and material handling solutions by conducting plant surveys, identifying opportunities, and proceeding to specify the proper equipment for the challenge with existing and new customers.
• Build strong relationships with plant engineers, operation leaders, and equipment buyers with existing and new customers.
• Create accurate plant layouts and conceptual drawings for projects that require a higher degree of engineering than an equipment brochure.
• Identify opportunities related to packaging automation and provide solutions that contribute to the sales and profit generated from existing and new customers.
• Identify opportunities in all areas of packaging and provide solutions that contribute to the sales and profit generated from existing and new customers.
• Maintain an awareness of marketplace opportunities, trends, changes, and threats to the success of IPS Packaging.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Automation Division Manager and/or Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Skills

Packaging Equipment

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Plant Layouts

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

IPS Packaging & Automation, based in Northlake, TX, seeks an Automation Specialist to drive sales of packaging equipment and lead automation initiatives. You will develop solutions from plant surveys, create precise layouts, and build strong client relationships with engineers and operations leaders.

The role requires 3+ years in packaging equipment, CAD-based layout skills, and strong communication. You will train the sales team on new technologies and collaborate with the Automation Division