Sales Application Engineer

Flow Control Group; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off, holidays, and parental/

Wellness resources

Employee referral programs

FCG University / training &

Job summary

Flow Control Group is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer to manage and grow a pre-established Northern Illinois territory, with substantial field time in front of customers and prospects to identify opportunities and tailor product solutions.

You will play a key role in attracting new customers, increasing spend from existing accounts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value. Some travel and irregular hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, safety systems, and machine vision is preferred.
• Experience in automation/manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Sales and strong communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Customer-facing role to strategize and win orders.
• Present solutions to key decision makers.
• Schedule appointments and deliver client presentations with Team support.
• Maintain relationships and ensure customer loyalty.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement strategies for success.
• Analyze technical challenges and propose implemented solutions.
• Develop working knowledge of Flow Control Group products.

Skills

PLC

HMI

robotics

sensors

safety

machine vision

industrial motion control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

About Us

Tri-Phase Automation is a unique distributor with over 25 years of experience in the automation industry, serving as the trusted partner for manufacturing companies in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Our degreed engineers form lasting relationships with customers, acting as an extension of their engineering teams. We offer the widest range of products and services in the Midwest to reduce risk, lower costs, and deliver exceptional value-added automation services.

Visit our Website: tri-phase.com

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Summary

The team member will be responsible for managing and growing a pre-established territory in the Northern Illinoisarea. This would also include building new business via prospecting and managing leads. This is a sales engineering role, where youwill be spending much of your time working in the field with customers and pre-selected prospects to uncover opportunities and identify the appropriate products and solutions to address their needs. As a Sales Applications Engineer, you will be vitalin continuing the efforts of attracting new customers and increasing the spend of existing customers. This role is one that is challenging and rewarding, giving the successful candidate an opportunity to develop and grow existing and exciting new opportunities in an untapped region, allowing the candidate to grow and develop that territory with unlimited commission potential.

Responsibilities

• The position will be customer-facing, strategizing and determining a solution to win the order
• Involved in presenting solutions to key individual decision makers
• Business development involves scheduling appointments, preparing and delivering presentations to the client, having researched their business and requirements. This will be with the aid and support of our existing telemarketing and New Business Development Team.
• Maintaining customer relationships and ensuring customer loyalty through excellent customer service, as well as meeting all client needs appropriate to their business, is a key role within the New Business Development Team.
• A Sales Applications Engineer works as part of a team with other departments within the organization to create and implement a strategy to achieve optimal success with every opportunity
• Have the ability to analyze technical challenges and determine a solution to implement the developed application
• Develop an excellent working knowledge of Tri-Phase’s products
• Ability to provide technical demos and presentations on technical products and solutions is required
• Position will be based out of the Elgin, IL office, with a possible option of working from home, with minimal overnight travel, and occasional travel for vendor training
• Some evening or weekend work may be expected to meet deadlines or urgent customer-driven support demands
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge with PLC, HMI, robotics, sensors, safety, machine vision, and industrial motion control products is a plus
• Experience in an automation or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is a plus
• Sales and strong communication skills a plus

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Tri-Phase Automation is proud to be part of Flow Control Group (FCG), a leading solutions provider of technically oriented products and services in flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences. Through its network of specialized companies across North America, FCG delivers mission-critical products, engineering expertise, and customer solutions to a wide range of industries.

Why Build a Career with Us?

Everyone’s an Owner of the Company:

Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, employees share in that success through a broad-based ownership program available across our portfolio companies.

Competitive Benefits:

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, competitive 401(k) matching, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, wellness resources, and employee referral programs.

The Climb Financial Program:

Your financial wellbeing matters. Through Flow Control Group’s Climb Financial Program, employees have access to tools and resources designed to support both immediate needs and long-term goals. Programs may include emergency assistance funds, earned wage access, financial coaching, low-cost loan options, retirement planning resources, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through employee ownership.

Training & Development:

FCG University is available to all employees, offering access to more than 80,000 learning courses to help you build new skills and advance your career.

Career Growth Opportunities:

With a growing network of brands across North America, Flow Control Group provides opportunities for advancement, cross-functional experience, mentorship, and professional development in a supportive environment where your contributions make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency

Min: USD $100,000.00/Yr., Max: USD $120,000.00/Yr.