AUTOMATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE

AFP Industries Inc
Ashland, VA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

AFP specializes in selling motion control utilizing Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electric products. You will work with a team of manufacturer partners, Customer Service Representatives and Applications Engineers to offer solutions for our customer applications using Electrical and Pneumatics Automation products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for supporting the company’s automation sales goals through professional sales techniques and good customer service, meeting sales growth goals.
  • Develops maximum automation sales potential out of assigned territory through competitive sales techniques and knowledge of AFP automation products and services.
  • Builds and maintains positive relations with existing accounts, and increases account base and volume of automation sales on a consistent basis.
  • Identifies and locates new clients through a variety of methods including company leads, networking and cold calls, following up on leads promptly.
  • Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs.
  • Stays current in market conditions regarding products, product updates, service offerings and new technologies.
  • Creates customized proposals to meet specific customer requirements efficiently.
  • Works with vendor representatives, AFP sales and technical teams to solve customer applications.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills :

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Electrical automation product knowledge and experience.
  • Experience with electric motion control including actuators, motors and drives.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety products and their application.
  • Strong Math Skills.
  • Excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills.
  • Valid Driver’s License must meet insurance underwriting requirements.

The ideal candidate may have :

  • Associates Degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, or equivalent experience. Bachelors in Mechatronics or Industrial Automation preferred.
  • Prior sales experience a plus.

In addition, we seek candidates who :

  • Embrace challenges and new technologies
  • Self-motivate
  • Enjoy working with a team
  • Thrive in a constantly changing business climate

This is a full time position and visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled

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