Territory Sales Applications Engineer – Automation Solutions

Tri-Phase Automation; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Tri-Phase Automation is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer to manage a pre-established Northern Illinois territory and grow new business through prospecting. You will work directly with customers and prospects in the field to identify the right products and solutions, delivering compelling technical demonstrations and proposals.

This role requires strong sales and communication skills, experience with automation equipment, and the willingness to travel minimally for customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC, HMI, robotics, sensors, safety, machine vision, and industrial motion control products.
• Experience in an automation or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is a plus.
• Strong sales and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and determine a solution to win orders.
• Present solutions to key decision makers.
• Schedule appointments, prepare and deliver presentations to clients, and research their business and requirements.
• Maintain customer relationships and ensure loyalty through excellent service.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create and implement strategies.
• Analyze technical challenges and determine solutions to implement applications.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of Tri-Phase products.
• Provide technical demos and presentations on products and solutions.
• Based out of the Elgin, IL office with possible remote work; minimal overnight travel and occasional vendor training travel.
• Be available for evening or weekend work to meet deadlines or urgent customer demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Sensors

Safety

Machine vision

Industrial motion control

Strong sales

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Tri-Phase Automation is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer to manage a pre-established Northern Illinois territory and grow new business through prospecting. You will work directly with customers and prospects in the field to identify the right products and solutions, delivering compelling technical demonstrations and proposals.

This role requires strong sales and communication skills, experience with automation equipment, and the willingness to travel minimally for customer engagements.