Sales Engineer

Metric Geo; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo seeks a Regional Sales Manager for the Greater Cincinnati/Dayton market to drive growth in a high-performance motion control portfolio. You will manage OEM, distributor, and end-user accounts, selling precision gearboxes and servo automation solutions while guiding customers through sizing and system applications.

The role emphasizes technical discussions with engineering teams, managing major projects, and achieving territory expansion with significant travel across the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical sales experience in motion control/industrial automation.
• Based in Cincinnati/Dayton area.
• Engineering, Mathematics or Physics degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a multi-million-dollar sales territory across Greater Cincinnati/Dayton.
• Manage OEM, distributor and end-user accounts.
• Sell precision gearboxes and servo automation solutions.
• Identify new applications and guide customers through sizing and selection.
• Develop long-term relationships with engineering, operations and purchasing teams.
• Manage projects, quotations, negotiations and forecasting.

Skills

Technical sales

Motion control

Industrial automation

OEM & distribution sales

Servo sizing

Engineering/Physics knowledge

Education

Engineering/Mathematics/Physics degree preferred

Job description

Regional Sales Manager – Motion Control | Cincinnati / Dayton, OH

I’m supporting a leading manufacturer of high-performance motion control technology looking to add an experienced Regional Sales Manager across the Greater Cincinnati / Dayton market.

This is a technical, customer-facing sales role focused on growing both OEM and distribution accounts across the territory.

The Role:

• Develop and grow a multi-million-dollar sales territory
• Manage a mix of OEM, distributor and end-user accounts
• Sell technically engineered precision gearboxes & servo automation solutions
• Identify new applications and guide customers through system sizing / solution selection
• Develop long-term relationships with engineering, operations and purchasing teams
• Manage major projects, quotations, negotiations and forecasting
• Approximately 75% travel across the territory

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years of technical sales experience within motion control / industrial automation
• Strong knowledge of precision gearboxes, servo motors, drives and/or related motion technologies
• Experience selling both direct to OEMs and through distribution
• Technically capable of discussing servo sizing and mechanical/electrical applications
• Engineering, Mathematics or Physics degree preferred
• Must be based within the Cincinnati / Dayton area

This is a great opportunity to join a highly technical, globally established motion control manufacturer with a strong reputation in precision automation.