Sales Engineer

Gilder Search Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency seeks a Sales Engineer in Greenville, SC, to support the automation business for automotive clients. The role focuses on generating new sales within the axle segment, developing customer relationships, and collaborating with technical teams. Successful candidates will have over 5 years of experience in selling automation solutions, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This position requires travel up to 50% and offers significant career growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience selling custom automation solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to develop and close new business.

Responsibilities

• Generate and grow new sales within the axle and automotive automation market.
• Develop and manage customer relationships and sales strategies.
• Visit customer sites to define automation concepts and opportunities.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Expert Connections -Duncan, SC, United States

Our client is hiring a Sales Engineer in Greenville, SC to support their custom automation business. They build assembly and test systems for major automotive customers, as well as clients in the consumer and energy sectors.

The Sales Engineer will drive new business in the axle segment of the NAFTA automotive market, expanding their presence by leveraging its reputation for high-quality automation solutions.

Key Tasks

• Generate and grow new sales within the axle and automotive automation market
• Develop and manage customer relationships and sales strategies
• Visit customer sites to define automation concepts and opportunities
• Collaborate with technical teams to prepare proposals
• Achieve annual sales targets and manage key accounts

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience selling custom automation solutions
• Leadership ability
• Experience in systems integration / automation environments
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to develop and close new business
• Strategic, self-driven, and customer-focused mindset
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (domestic & international)
• High-impact role with autonomy and career growth opportunity to Sales Manager