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Sales Engineer - Factory Automation
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LVI Associates
Little Rock, AR (In Person)
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Sales Engineer -
The role is best suited for an early-career engineer or technically minded professional interested in transitioning into sales, or someone with a lot or limited technical sales experience who wants to build a long-term career in factory automation.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage and grow an existing base of industrial customers in Northeast ArkansasDevelop new business with manufacturers, OEMs, and end users through in-person engagementSpend significant time in the field building long-term, trust-based relationshipsUnderstand customer applications and recommend appropriate automation solutionsCollaborate closely with application engineers and vendors to deliver technical solutionsFollow up on leads, prepare quotations, and support opportunities from inquiry to orderExpand the territory beyond its current base through consistent, honest sales activityProducts & SolutionsFactory automation solutions including:
Motion control (servo motors, drives, gearheads, VFDs)Machine vision systemsIndustrial roboticsSensors and safety systemsMachine control & HMIRFID and remote connectivityControl panels and assembled systemsCandidate ProfileEngineering background (electrical, mechanical, automation, or similar) or early-career technical sales experienceExperience or exposure to automation, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, or related industriesComfortable in a customer-facing, field-based roleStrong interest in factory automation and industrial technologyHonest, coachable, and customer-first mindsetIdeally familiar with the Arkansas or West Memphis market, or similar territoriesWhy This OpportunityFamily-owned organization with long-term leadership continuityStrong engineering and application supportAverage employee tenure of approximately 14 yearsProven internal growth paths, including progression into branch and leadership rolesCustomer-first culture focused on solving problems, not oversellingAdditional ContextThe territory has an existing customer base that will continue to do business with the right hireThe long-term opportunity is to double and triple the current book of businessSales engineers operate remotely most of the time, with periodic branch visits
Factory AutomationLocation:
Northeast Arkansas (Little Rock / West Memphis preferred)Territory:
Northeast Arkansas & surrounding areasRole OverviewThe organization is seeking a Sales Engineer to support and grow its Northeast Arkansas territory, operating primarily out of the Little Rock area. This is a relationship-driven, field-based role in a challenging but opportunity-rich territory where local credibility, trust, and consistency are critical to success.The role is best suited for an early-career engineer or technically minded professional interested in transitioning into sales, or someone with a lot or limited technical sales experience who wants to build a long-term career in factory automation.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage and grow an existing base of industrial customers in Northeast ArkansasDevelop new business with manufacturers, OEMs, and end users through in-person engagementSpend significant time in the field building long-term, trust-based relationshipsUnderstand customer applications and recommend appropriate automation solutionsCollaborate closely with application engineers and vendors to deliver technical solutionsFollow up on leads, prepare quotations, and support opportunities from inquiry to orderExpand the territory beyond its current base through consistent, honest sales activityProducts & SolutionsFactory automation solutions including:
Motion control (servo motors, drives, gearheads, VFDs)Machine vision systemsIndustrial roboticsSensors and safety systemsMachine control & HMIRFID and remote connectivityControl panels and assembled systemsCandidate ProfileEngineering background (electrical, mechanical, automation, or similar) or early-career technical sales experienceExperience or exposure to automation, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, or related industriesComfortable in a customer-facing, field-based roleStrong interest in factory automation and industrial technologyHonest, coachable, and customer-first mindsetIdeally familiar with the Arkansas or West Memphis market, or similar territoriesWhy This OpportunityFamily-owned organization with long-term leadership continuityStrong engineering and application supportAverage employee tenure of approximately 14 yearsProven internal growth paths, including progression into branch and leadership rolesCustomer-first culture focused on solving problems, not oversellingAdditional ContextThe territory has an existing customer base that will continue to do business with the right hireThe long-term opportunity is to double and triple the current book of businessSales engineers operate remotely most of the time, with periodic branch visits