Technical Sales
TECHNICAL SALES / INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Allied Automation, Inc., a growing high-technology distributor, seeks a Technical Sales Engineer for Elkhart, IN.
Work from your home office when you are not traveling to customer sites.
Allied Automation is a trusted leader for some of the most advanced solutions available and partners with world-class brands like Mitsubishi Electric to offer the best products in the industry.
Their salespeople are engineers who listen to the customer and develop the best solution. You will be able to learn about their product offerings to better equip you with the knowledge necessary to provide a solution-based sales approach.
- Monitor progress toward goals, making necessary adjustments to reach objectives.
- Develop and support sales strategies and objectives to expand market share in the region.
- Initiate and develop contact with key and target customers to establish strong relationships.
- Develop knowledge in the primary product areas, including Robotics, PLC, HMI, Servos / Motion Control, Safety Devices, Sensors, and Networking.
- Consult on applications with customers in the primary product areas.
- Consistently use PC-based software to document sales opportunities and to coordinate required sales activities between other regions and management.
- Travel is required, mainly South Bend / Elkhart occasional domestic travel may be required for training.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical, industrial technology, or controls engineering.
- Strong knowledge of industrial controls, as well as the machine applications encountered in the South Bend / Elkhart, IN territory.
- An awareness of the Industrial Automation Market including experience with end-user specifications.
- Ability to develop a customer base and generate sales to accommodate goals, as well as consultative sales ability.
- Strong negotiating, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of conducting technical and sales presentations to key clients.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of follow-through.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
The total compensation awarded is $120-$150K plus commissions, earning potential to $200K. You will also receive an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance with three weeks of vacation, holidays, and a matching 401K plan.