Senior Sales Executive - Automation Technology & Services

GlobaLogix

• $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in services-led industrial automation sales
  • Proven track record of closing large, multi-stakeholder deals
  • Strong preference for Oil & Gas sales experience, especially upstream or midstream
  • Experience with automation services in data center or C&I projects is advantageous
  • Familiarity with industrial automation and SCADA systems
  • Strong executive presence for engaging diverse audiences
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% within the Permian Basin and surrounding areas

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue by closing $250k+ automation and professional services engagements
  • Develop and manage target accounts from initial contact to expansion
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to position GLX as a trusted partner
  • Engage with stakeholders to provide insight-led recommendations that challenge the status quo
  • Identify and pursue opportunities in Oil & Gas and selected C&I/data center accounts
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to align project scope and client expectations
  • Ensure proposals reflect client outcomes and maintain accurate deal visibility in CRM

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-impact, quota-carrying role
  • Engagement with executive and technical stakeholders
  • Potential for career growth in a dynamic industry
  • Involvement in modernizing critical infrastructure
  • Supportive team environment with engineering and delivery collaboration
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Sales Executive to drive growth through direct selling of industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, electrical and related professional and construction services. The primary market focus is upstream and midstream Oil & Gas, with additional growth opportunities in Commercial & Industrial (C&I), particularly data centers. This quota-carrying role is responsible for closing complex, 250K+ engagements across assessment, design, integration, construction, PLC programming, commissioning, maintenance and ongoing support. Hardware and software may be included as part of delivered solutions, but the sales focus is services led. The preferred location is the Greater Permian Basin. Houston will be considered for the right candidate. Functions and Responsibilities Direct Sales and Account Growth • Carry a direct revenue quota focused on closing $250k+ automation and professional services engagements. • Own and develop target accounts from initial engagement through close and expansion. • Build strong client relationships and position GLX as a long-term automation and services partner. • Engage executive, operational, and technical stakeholders with insight-led recommendations that challenge the status quo and move opportunities forward. • Identify and pursue opportunities across Oil & Gas and selected C&I/data center accounts where GLX capabilities align. Project and Team Selling • Coordinate with engineering and delivery teams to align scope, outcomes, and client expectations, including projects using embedded GLX technical resources. • Understand how field automation integrates with SCADA and team with GLX's dedicated SCADA sales resource when significant SCADA scope is involved. • Ensure proposals communicate client outcomes and maintain accurate deal visibility and forecasting in the CRM. Required Experience / Qualifications • 8+ years of experience selling services-led industrial automation, controls and integration. • Proven success carrying a direct sales quota and closing large, multi-stakeholder deals. • Oil & Gas sales experience, particularly upstream or midstream, is strongly preferred. • Experience selling automation services to GCs and EEs in data center or other C&I projects is a plus. • Familiarity with industrial automation and its connection to SCADA systems. • Strong executive presence and ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences. • Willingness to travel within the Permian Basin, Texas, and surrounding regions (approximately 50%). If you are motivated by owning accounts, selling high-value automation services, and helping clients modernize critical infrastructure, we would like to hear from you.

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