Regional Field Application Engineer - Industrial Automation

phoenixcontact; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k matching

Bonus plan

Job summary

Phoenix Contact is seeking a Field Application Engineer to provide hands-on technical support for automation, control and networking products across the Mid-Atlantic region. You will collaborate with regional sales teams and act as the technical liaison to expand market penetration and opportunities.

This regional role covers Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, with travel to customer sites and trade shows as needed.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or technical equivalent.
• 3+ years in sales or marketing for automation/industrial control products.
• Ability to work independently from a home office with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Increase annual sales revenue across automation and networking product lines.
• Collaborate with regional and local Phoenix Contact teams on sales activities.
• Serve as local technical representative for power-related topics.
• Develop sales tools, collateral and campaigns; drive value-added solutions.
• Maintain CRM with accurate client information and report to RSM.

Skills

Sales experience

Automation knowledge

Independent work

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Engineering degree

Job description

Phoenix Contact is seeking a Field Application Engineer to provide hands-on technical support for automation, control and networking products across the Mid-Atlantic region. You will collaborate with regional sales teams and act as the technical liaison to expand market penetration and opportunities.

This regional role covers Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, with travel to customer sites and trade shows as needed.