Technical Outside Sales Engineer, Industrial Automation experience required

ABOUT PROVOAST AUTOMATION CONTROLS

Provoast Automation Controls is an Industrial Automation distributor who supplies cutting-edge technology for factory automation solutions that optimize manufacturing processes and machines, targeting increased profitability for our customers. Those WINs trickle down to improve the standard of living in the communities we serve. Provoast Automation Controls has a highly recognized and respected reputation in the regions of Southern California, New Mexico, Arizona, Baja California, and Mexico, for supplying top-of-the-line, high quality pneumatic and electrical automation products, from robots and controls to actuators and valves. We are family-owned, with an old-school work ethic and employee care that results in long-tenured, content employees. With the workforce shortage manufacturers are facing, factory automation is the answer! We are in a business and technology sweet spot for as far as the eye can see!

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Technical Salesperson/Outside Sales Engineer in western and north/central AZ. As a Provoast Automation Technical Outside Sale Engineer, you would:

• Travel from your home-based office to manufacturing plants in your assigned territory, expanding business with existing customers and develop new business by researching and cold calling potential customers.
• Localized travel within your territory to existing and prospective customers apx 4 days/week, with 15-20 substantive client visits weekly, utilizing mostly in-person sales calls, but also virtual meetings when appropriate. Occasional overnight travel may be required to accommodate outlying customers in larger territories.
• Learn your customers' business goals and objectives, operating systems and manufacturing processes, in order to become their trusted partner.
• Identify and build professional relationships with decision-makers.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales, technical and sales support internal resources, and manufacturer reps to solve customers' needs. For large projects you would act as "Project Manager" to make sure questions are answered and timelines stay on track.
• Maintain the CRM system, projecting annual Sales Goals and Forecasts, and verify that your Sales activity supports the Goals.
• Review client activities regularly with Sales Manager, and strategize ways to maximize Sales.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

§ High-level Mechanical skills required for success § B.S. in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Mechatronics preferred, with robotics and/or PLC Controls coursework § OR Bachelor's degree on Business or Marketing with a strong mechanical/technical aptitude and Industrial Technical Sales experience § OR Associate's degree in a related technical field with 5+ years job experience with a strong mechanical/technical aptitude § Factory Automation experience highly desired § Salespeople must live in the stated territory. This is not a remote Sales job.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation that includes Base Salary, plus Commission and Bonus, totaling $70-110K
• Laptop, iPhone and iPad supplied
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan

IF YOU HAVE

Factory Automation experience...

IF YOU HAVE

high-level Mechanical skills, grit, urgency, internal drive, an entrepreneurial spirit, strategic planning abilities, a high desire to WIN…

IF YOU ARE

assertive, persuasive, customer-centric and resilient…

IF YOU WANT

a cutting-edge technical career where it's never the same day twice and you are constantly learning… Then

LET'S TALK!

Provoast Automation Controls could be your perfect life-long Career.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00

• $110,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment status (e.g., H-1B visa status, E-3 visa petition, O-1 visa petition, TN status, etc.)? Describe your hands-on experience with pneumatic and electrical Industrial automation components and systems. How many years of Manufacturing experience do you have, and what role(s) were you in? This is NOT a remote Sales role. Do you live in the stated territory, or do you plan to relocate there? How many years of Industrial (non-IT) Technical Sales experience do you have, and what products did you sell...specifically interested in electrical and pneumatic products? Do you have a current valid U.S. Driver's License?

Work Location:

On the road