Senior Sales Engineer - Industrial Automation Growth

SMC Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Corporation is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on representing SMC in new and current distributor accounts, driving growth, and developing new business relationships to expand market share.

You will lead the sales process, manage customer relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored automation solutions. Travel to customer sites is required, with emphasis on ROI-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience growing OEM accounts and increasing market share.
• Ability to travel and manage customer site visits.

Responsibilities

• Retains and grows sales through proactive management of OEM accounts.
• Meet or exceed annual growth expectations.
• Present capabilities and products to current and prospective customers.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned customers and growth.
• Lead all aspects of the sales process with internal support as needed.
• Own and manage customer relationships and forecast plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with key decision makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align client and company goals.
• Monitor timelines, deliverables, and milestones for deployments.

Skills

OEM sales

Strategic accounts

CRM

ROI analysis

Tools

CRM software

Job description

SMC Corporation is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on representing SMC in new and current distributor accounts, driving growth, and developing new business relationships to expand market share.

You will lead the sales process, manage customer relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored automation solutions. Travel to customer sites is required, with emphasis on ROI-driven outcomes.