Automation Sales Engineer

Expert Connections

$100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in selling automation or custom manufacturing solutions
  • Engineering degree preferred or equivalent technical sales experience
  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation and manufacturing processes
  • Proven track record in developing new business and managing complex sales
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% within North America and occasionally to Germany

Responsibilities

  • Develop new business opportunities across North America for custom automation solutions
  • Build and nurture relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturers
  • Identify automation opportunities and manufacturing challenges by meeting with customers
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to create technical concepts and proposals
  • Lead customer presentations, negotiations, and project discussions
  • Represent the company at trade shows, customer visits, and industry events

Benefits

  • Company vehicle provided
  • 100% company-paid employee health insurance (60% dependent coverage)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan offered
  • 15 days of PTO, 5 sick days, and 11 paid holidays
Full Job Description
Upstate, SC | On-site | 50% Travel | Company Vehicle

What You'll Do

  • Develop new business opportunities for custom automation solutions throughout North America.
  • Build relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturers.
  • Meet with customers to identify automation opportunities and manufacturing challenges.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop technical concepts and proposals
  • Lead customer presentations, negotiations, and project discussions.
  • Represent the company at customer visits, trade shows, and industry events.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience selling automation, capital equipment, system integration, or custom manufacturing solutions.
  • Engineering degree preferred or equivalent technical sales experience.
  • Strong understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing processes.
  • Proven ability to develop new business and manage complex technical sales opportunities.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% throughout North America, with occasional travel to Germany.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary (targeting approximately $100K, flexible based on experience)
  • Realistic first-year earnings around $130K
  • Second-year earning potential of $150K+
  • Performance-based commission plan with additional incentives during the first 15 months
  • Company vehicle
  • 100% company-paid employee health insurance (60% dependent coverage)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 15 days PTO, 5 sick days, and 11 paid holidays


Join a growing North American team backed by a global automation leader known for technical excellence, collaborative culture, and long-term customer partnerships. You'll receive hands-on training-including time at the German headquarters-and play a key role in expanding the company's presence across North America.

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