Senior Automation Solutions Engineer (Industrial Accounts)

CIMTEC Automation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMTEC Automation in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to drive automation projects from concept to completion for industrial clients. You will blend technical know-how with account management to grow the business and ensure client success.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers and suppliers to define scope, prepare proposals, and deliver on time and within budget, while maintaining strong relationships with key accounts and CIMTEC partners.

Qualifications

• Experience selling technical automation products in manufacturing environments.
• 5–10 years of automation engineering and sales experience, including robotics and control systems.
• Hands-on DCS configuration experience and familiarity with CIMTEC suppliers.
• Proven track record managing client relationships and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong business development and entrepreneurial networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation solution opportunities for industrial projects.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for key client accounts.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers and clients to define scope and deliverables.
• Build relationships with CIMTEC suppliers and integration partners.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates and timelines for clients.
• Oversee project execution, scheduling and quality assurance to meet budgets.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and startup.
• Maintain knowledge of CIMTEC product lines and services.
• Develop sales plans and forecasts to reach goals.
• Maintain accurate account records in Salesforce.

Skills

Technical sales

Account management

Client relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

MS Office 365

Job description

CIMTEC Automation in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to drive automation projects from concept to completion for industrial clients. You will blend technical know-how with account management to grow the business and ensure client success.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers and suppliers to define scope, prepare proposals, and deliver on time and within budget, while maintaining strong relationships with key accounts and CIMTEC partners.