Sales Engineer – Industrial Automation (South Central U.S.)
An innovative, globally backed automation company is expanding its U.S. presence and looking to add a Sales Engineer to support growth across the South Central region.
This organization is at the forefront of industrial automation, HMI, and IIoT solutions, helping manufacturers modernize operations through smarter, more connected technologies.
Territory
This role will cover the South Central U.S., with a strong preference for candidates based in:
Texas (ideal), Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Arkansas
What You’ll Be Doing
• Drive business growth across a defined territory by developing new accounts and expanding existing relationships
• Work closely with OEMs, system integrators, and end users to deliver technical solutions
• Identify opportunities and develop tailored automation and IIoT solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to build and present technical and commercial proposals
• Manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing and ongoing account development
• Build and support a regional distribution network
• Stay current on automation trends, emerging technologies, and market activity
• Travel approximately 60% (primarily domestic)
What They’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or controls engineering
• Strong background in PLC, HMI, robotics, or industrial automation systems
• Experience working with OEMs, integrators, or manufacturing environments
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
Why This Role Stands Out
• Join a forward-thinking, globally connected company with strong innovation in automation and IIoT
• Own and grow a high-potential territory
• Blend of technical problem-solving and strategic sales
• High visibility role with direct impact on regional growth
• Exposure to international collaboration and advanced technologies
If you enjoy working at the intersection of engineering and sales—and want to be part of a company pushing the future of industrial automation—this is a great opportunity to explore.