Remote Field Sales Engineer — Industrial Automation

Festo SE & Co. KG; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Festo Corporation is seeking a Sales Engineer to identify and develop prospects, sell and service accounts in Michigan. The role combines technical demonstrations, customer relationship-building, and collaboration with the sales team to tailor proposals and drive market share for pneumatic and control systems.

The position requires experience in fluids, automation, and strong communication skills. The role offers a remote-friendly setup, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or outside/inside sales with fluid power systems (pneumatics), process automation and electric automation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deliver technical presentations and support sales strategies.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently within a remote role.
• Proficiency in MS Office and fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target potential customers, service and maintain existing accounts, and enhance customer relationships to increase market penetration.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with customer personnel to secure orders and expand customer base.
• Provide technical expertise and support, including product demonstrations, to communicate how Festo products meet customer needs and resolve technical challenges.
• Develop customized proposals and solutions in collaboration with the sales team to address customer requirements.
• Conduct sales presentations to key customer personnel and management, and follow up on quotations submitted.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as product specifications, installation guides, and user manuals.
• Travel within the assigned territory to visit customer facilities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product performance meets expectations.
• Provide sales forecasts and submit reports to management on territory performance, including follow-up activities and after-sales service.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as product development and engineering to relay customer feedback and align products with market needs.

Skills

Fluid power systems

Process automation

Electric automation

English fluency

MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Festo Corporation is seeking a Sales Engineer to identify and develop prospects, sell and service accounts in Michigan. The role combines technical demonstrations, customer relationship-building, and collaboration with the sales team to tailor proposals and drive market share for pneumatic and control systems.

The position requires experience in fluids, automation, and strong communication skills. The role offers a remote-friendly setup, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package.