Sales Applications Engineer - Northern IL (Remote)

Tri-Phase Automation; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Employee referral programs

Job summary

Tri-Phase Automation is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer to manage and grow a pre-established Northern Illinois territory, combining field visits with pre-qualified prospects to tailor product solutions. You will drive new business while expanding spend from existing customers.

The role emphasizes presenting technical demos, building relationships, and collaborating with the New Business Development Team to win opportunities, with an office base in Elgin, IL and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation or manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is a plus.
• Sales and strong communication skills are a plus.

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, with support from the telemarketing and New Business Development Team.
• Maintaining customer relationships and ensuring customer loyalty through excellent service, and meeting client needs, is a key role.
• Sales Applications Engineer works as part of a team with other departments to implement strategies for success.
• 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 products and solutions is required.
• Position will be based out of the Elgin, IL office, with possible option of working from home, with minimal overnight travel, and occasional travel for vendor training.
• Some evening or weekend work may be required to meet deadlines or urgent customer-driven support demands.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Sensors

Safety

Machine Vision

Industrial Motion Control

Education

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

Job description

Tri-Phase Automation is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer to manage and grow a pre-established Northern Illinois territory, combining field visits with pre-qualified prospects to tailor product solutions. You will drive new business while expanding spend from existing customers.

The role emphasizes presenting technical demos, building relationships, and collaborating with the New Business Development Team to win opportunities, with an office base in Elgin, IL and occasional travel.