SunSource · 4 days ago
Outside Sales Representative - Industrial Automation
Electro-Matic, a SunSource company, has helped transform American industry by supplying automation components and solutions to leading U.S. manufacturers. The Outside Sales Representative will own the full sales cycle, manage a high-potential territory, and partner closely with customers to deliver innovative industrial automation solutions.
EnergyIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingProductivity ToolsRenewable EnergySolarSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Generate new business while strengthening long-term relationships with existing customers
Engage with multiple buying influencers—including engineering, purchasing, quality, and senior leadership—to identify opportunities, propose solutions, and close business
Execute a strategic sales plan for your territory, develop key accounts, and play a critical role in Electro-Matic’s continued growth
Grow revenue by managing and expanding existing customer accounts
Identify, qualify, and pursue new sales opportunities within the territory
Build trusted relationships at multiple levels, including engineering, purchasing, quality, and executive leadership
Travel throughout the assigned territory to meet with current and prospective customers
Present product solutions through demonstrations, samples, and technical discussions
Prepare pricing proposals, quotes, and sales contracts
Forecast future business and maintain accurate pipeline and project data
Collaborate with Inside Sales and Customer Service teams to support customer needs
Resolve customer issues related to deliveries, orders, or project requirements
Represent Electro-Matic at trade shows and industry events
Stay current on products, technologies, and industry trends through training and professional development
Manage travel and entertainment expenses within budget guidelines
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred)
3+ years of outside sales experience in industrial automation or a closely related industry
Strong business acumen with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and accuracy
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and ability to learn and use a CRM application
Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Travel will be required including overnight stays
Preferred
Experience with Siemens products strongly preferred
Benefits
Autonomy to manage your territory and make a real impact
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge industrial automation solutions
Strong team support from inside sales, customer service, and engineering
Exposure to diverse customers and industries
Career growth in a well-established, growth-oriented organization
Company
SunSource
SunSource Energy owns, develops, engineer, procures, constructs and operates solar energy projects globally.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-11-02Acquired
Recent News
2024-10-28
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