Regional Automation & Controls Sales Leader

Lvi-Associates; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client seeks an experienced Regional Sales Manager to drive multi-million dollar automation solutions across manufacturing, water/wastewater, and critical infrastructure. You’ll engage C-suite and technical teams, managing full lifecycle sales from opportunity to closure and expansion.

You should have hands-on or SI experience in automation, strong negotiating skills, and the resilience to work remotely across the Midwest with travel ~50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience exceeding quota in complex automation, controls, or engineering solution sales.
• Strong communication, consulting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%.
• Ability to work remotely within the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting & Opportunity Creation: Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities, establishing trusted relationships with key decision-makers.
• Consultative Selling: Uncover client challenges and position tailored automation and digital solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a strong, qualified pipeline with accurate forecasting.
• Market Intelligence & Networking: Stay ahead of industry trends and maintain an active presence within automation and controls networks.
• Team Selling: Lead cross-functional sales efforts, leveraging engineering and delivery teams to win business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure seamless transition from sales to delivery while partnering with internal teams on strategy and execution.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Our client seeks an experienced Regional Sales Manager to drive multi-million dollar automation solutions across manufacturing, water/wastewater, and critical infrastructure. You’ll engage C-suite and technical teams, managing full lifecycle sales from opportunity to closure and expansion.

You should have hands-on or SI experience in automation, strong negotiating skills, and the resilience to work remotely across the Midwest with travel ~50%.