MUST BE LOCATED in TEXAS, ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, or OKLAHOMA
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.