Sales Engineer

Metric Geo; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a driven Sales Engineer to enhance its presence in the automation sector. This role involves developing sales strategies, building strong relationships with OEMs, and providing tailored technical support. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technical sales, particularly with sensors and encoders, and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to significant growth and customer satisfaction in the automation industry.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a technical sales role within automation or industrial components.
• Strong knowledge of sensors, encoders, switches, and related products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to grow market share in automation.
• Build relationships with OEMs and machine builders while hunting for new business.

Skills

Technical Sales

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Sales Engineer - Automation Components (Sensors, Encoders, Switches)

Location - North Carolina

Are you a driven Sales Engineer with a strong network in the Automation space? Do you have a proven track record of selling sensors, encoders, switches, and related components into OEMs, machine builders, distributors, and end users? If so, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to grow market share within the automation industry
• Build strong, lasting relationships with OEMs, machine builders, and distributors
• Actively hunt for new business while nurturing existing accounts
• Provide technical support and product recommendations tailored to customer needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform sales strategy

About You:

• Proven success in a technical sales role, ideally within automation, control, or industrial components
• Strong knowledge of sensors, encoders, switches, and related products
• Existing network of contacts within OEMs, machine builders, and/or distributors
• Self-starter with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Technically minded with the ability to understand customer requirements and provide consultative solutions
• Willingness to travel as required to support customers across your territory

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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