Strategic Sales Engineer: Industrial Automation

Balluff,-Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Incentive program

Job summary

Balluff, a global leader in sensor technology and industrial automation, is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive strategic growth in the Pacific Northwest. You will deliver automation solutions to key accounts, build value-driven relationships across engineering, operations, and leadership, and present compelling cost-saving proposals.

The role requires 4–6 years of industrial automation sales experience, a bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel throughout WA, OR, ID, MT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of industrial automation sales experience.
• Strong hunter/qualifier sales profile with track record of winning complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic sales plans to generate growth within assigned accounts.
• Build value-driven relationships with engineering, operations, and executives.
• Present automation solutions addressing customer challenges and cost savings.
• Leverage distribution channels to maximize value and efficiency.
• Collaborate globally with internal teams to support customer initiatives.
• Communicate total cost of ownership advantages through presentations and technical discussions.
• Stay informed on competitor offerings and market dynamics to differentiate Balluff’s solutions.
• Accurately track customer interactions and opportunities using SAP, CRM, and BW tools.

Skills

Hunter mentality

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

CRM

Business Warehouse

MS Teams

Job description

Balluff, a global leader in sensor technology and industrial automation, is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive strategic growth in the Pacific Northwest. You will deliver automation solutions to key accounts, build value-driven relationships across engineering, operations, and leadership, and present compelling cost-saving proposals.

The role requires 4–6 years of industrial automation sales experience, a bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel throughout WA, OR, ID, MT.