Rust Automation & Controls Inc · 1 month ago
Outside Sales Engingeer Modesto California / Central Valley
Rust Automation & Controls Inc. is a family-owned company providing industrial automation solutions. They are seeking a dynamic Outside Sales Engineer to promote and sell their products and services across the Modesto and Central Valley region, while building relationships with various industries.
IndustrialIndustrial AutomationIndustrial Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of all products and solutions offered by Rust Automation & Controls
Identify and pursue opportunities to promote products, solutions, and services to commercial, industrial, and municipal accounts within the assigned territory
Drive sales growth and gross margin by increasing penetration in existing accounts and establishing relationships with new customers
Analyze specifications, application requirements, and related documents to prepare comprehensive quotations in collaboration with the Inside Sales team
Conduct joint sales calls with management and manufacturing partners to strengthen relationships and maximize opportunities
Perform on-site walkdowns in industrial and commercial environments to understand customer needs and recommend tailored solutions
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM database, including account details, contacts, opportunities, and projects
Clearly articulate solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution
Qualification
Required
A technical degree or 2–3 years of experience in industrial sales or a related field
Self-motivated with a proven ability to set and achieve aggressive goals
A positive, resilient, and teachable mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen to customer needs and build lasting relationships
Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Confidence in working independently from a home office and managing a local territory
Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned region, with occasional overnight stays
Experience in leveraging internal resources to produce high-quality, collaborative results
Benefits
Competitive wages
Great benefits
Company
Rust Automation & Controls Inc
Since 1976 Rust Automation & Controls has represented the world’s finest products for all types of industrial applications where quality, reliability, and durability are of prime concern.