Sales Lead - Automation Solutions

AIQU; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AIQU is seeking an experienced Sales Lead to drive growth in the automation solutions space. You will lead solution-based sales with existing and new clients, translating customer needs into value-driven automation offerings.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in technical sales or business development, with a proven track record in both account management and new business acquisition. Houston-based role requiring strong communication and relationship skills.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in technical sales or business development.
• Automation solution selling experience.
• Proven track record in account management and new business acquisition.
• Engineers who moved into sales are preferred.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or with a System Integrator is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow business with existing customers and new clients.
• Drive solution-based sales of industrial automation products and services.
• Understand customer requirements and propose value-driven automation solutions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical and engineering teams to develop winning solutions.
• Achieve sales targets while expanding market presence.

Skills

Solution selling

Account management

New business development

Engineering background

Oil & Gas domain

Technical sales

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Sales Lead to drive business growth in the Automation Solutions space. If you have a strong technical background and have successfully transitioned into solution sales, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow business with both existing customers and new clients
• Drive solution-based sales of industrial automation products and services
• Understand customer requirements and propose value-driven automation solutions
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders
• Collaborate with technical and engineering teams to develop winning solutions
• Achieve sales targets while expanding market presence

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of experience in technical sales or business development
• Strong experience in automation solution selling
• Proven track record in both account management and new business acquisition
• Candidates who started their careers as Engineers and later transitioned into Sales are highly preferred
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry or with a System Integrator is an advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills