What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Sales Engineer position at Vista Applied Solutions Group Inc?
Automation Sales Engineer
Direct Hire
Must live in/near Kansas City and open to travel up to 50%
US Citizen or Green Card only
We are seeking an Automation Sales Engineer with PLC and CAD experience to drive B2B sales growth within our distributor network. This role requires a technical background in automation and control systems combined with strong sales and business acumen to identify and close new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and train new and existing distribution partners.
- Identify, evaluate, and grow partnerships in the marketplace.
- Influence design decisions at end customers and drive product adoption.
- Maintain and expand OEM business in alignment with company strategy.
- Provide technical expertise to customers, including troubleshooting and design support.
- Track sales activity in Salesforce CRM and prepare competitive pricing quotes.
- Conduct training sessions and sales promotions for distributors and end users.
- Travel up to 50% to meet clients, attend trade shows, and visit project sites.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
- 3 years of experience in technical sales, field engineering, or automation.
- Proven ability to grow B2B sales and exceed revenue targets.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming, automation design, and safety standards.
- Proficiency with CAD software and technical documentation.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000
