Senior Account Sales Engineer - Bilingual EN/KR, Automotive

Cognex; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognex in the United States seeks a Senior Account Sales Engineer to drive the ID and Vision portfolio in automotive accounts, guiding OEMs and system integrators to win complex opportunities. You will lead demonstrations, manage pipelines, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across regions. Travel up to 40% is required to sustain strategic customer coverage.

This role rewards quota attainment, strategic thinking, and strong presentation skills in a fast‑paced, global company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sales with complex cycles.
• Bilingual English/Korean and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and manage automotive accounts.

Responsibilities

• Maximize bookings and quotas via territory management and the six‑bullet process.
• Build and maintain a 12–24 month pipeline for large projects.
• Lead negotiations to close deals with compliant agreements.
• Deliver on-site product demos and post‑sale support.
• Collaborate with OEMs, GAMs and partners to drive coverage.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Korean)

Strong communication

Travel readiness (up to 40%)

Solution-based selling

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business

Job description

Cognex in the United States seeks a Senior Account Sales Engineer to drive the ID and Vision portfolio in automotive accounts, guiding OEMs and system integrators to win complex opportunities. You will lead demonstrations, manage pipelines, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across regions. Travel up to 40% is required to sustain strategic customer coverage.

This role rewards quota attainment, strategic thinking, and strong presentation skills in a fast‑paced, global company.