Regional Field Application Engineer — Industrial Automation

Phoenix Contact USA

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

Phoenix Contact USA 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 partner with regional sales teams, deliver product demonstrations, drive campaigns, and develop engineering solutions while traveling up to 40% with a home-office setup.

The ideal candidate has a four-year technical degree, at least three years in automation sales, strong communication skills, and an

Qualifications

Four-year college degree in a technical field.
Minimum 3 years of sales or marketing experience with automation and industrial control products.
Ability to work independently from a home office and communicate effectively with limited supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

Increase annual sales revenue across the automation, control, and networking portfolio at customer accounts.
Collaborate with local Phoenix Contact sales team using joint activities, trainings, and mutual action plans.
Act as the local technical representative and support power-related technical matters.
Develop regional marketing tools, collateral and drive campaigns.
Serve as the voice of the customer providing insight for expansion of product lines or new focus industries.
Maintain CRM data and use tools to enhance productivity.
Deliver presentations and hands-on demonstrations of Phoenix Contact products and technology.