Regional FAE – Automation & Networking

Phoenix Contact USA; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k matching

Bonus plan

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Auto allowance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Phoenix Contact USA is seeking a Field Application Engineer to provide technical hands-on support for automation, control and networking products across the Mid-Atlantic region.

The role collaborates with regional sales teams to expand market penetration and build customer relationships. Travel within Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee is required, with a focus on delivering engineering demonstrations and technical training.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree; technical discipline preferred and/or equivalent industry experience.
• 3 years minimum sales or marketing experience with automation and industrial control products.
• Ability to work independently from home office and communicate effectively with colleagues with limited supervision.
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Increase annual sales revenue across all automation, control, and networking products at customer accounts.
• Coordinate with local Phoenix Contact sales team using joint sales activities and mutual action plans.
• Act as the local technical representative for products and support sales on power-related technical matters.
• Develop sales tools, collateral, and campaigns; drive field marketing.
• Maintain CRM with accurate client information and use it for reporting and tracking.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Independent work

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Phoenix Contact USA is seeking a Field Application Engineer to provide technical hands-on support for automation, control and networking products across the Mid-Atlantic region.

The role collaborates with regional sales teams to expand market penetration and build customer relationships. Travel within Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee is required, with a focus on delivering engineering demonstrations and technical training.