Position:Automation Sales Specialist - End User
Location:Deer Park, TX
Responsibilities- End User Account Development: Build and grow relationships with industrial End Users by identifying automation opportunities tied to modernization, reliability improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Solution-Based Selling: Lead the sales process by aligning customer challenges with industrial automation solutions including PLCs, HMIs, drives, motion, safety, and industrial networking.
- Opportunity Identification & Qualification: Identify, qualify, and advance automation opportunities across engineering, operations, maintenance, and capital project stakeholders.
- Sales Team Partnership & Account Support: Collaborate with existing sales representatives to support established End User accounts by delivering automation expertise, assisting with opportunity development, and identifying growth opportunities while maintaining alignment with existing account ownership.
- Customer & Market Insight: Stay informed on industrial trends, customer operational challenges, and competitive alternatives to strengthen solution relevance and value messaging.
Qualifications- Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field
(or equivalent relevant experience) - Experience: 5+ years in industrial automation sales, technical sales, or related industrial roles. Experience working with plant engineering, operations, maintenance, or capital projects preferred
- Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of industrial automation systems and control architecture. Understanding of modernization strategies and competitive automation platforms
- Professional Skills:Strong consultative selling and relationship management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple opportunities across varied stakeholders. Clear communication and presentation skills.
EnvironmentNote: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer
Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.
What We Offer YouWe offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew - where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share! LI-EV
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