Director of Automation Sales jobs in United States
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Innovate · 11 hours ago

Director of Automation Sales

Innovate is a leading automation provider looking for a Director of Automation Sales. The role involves taking ownership of complex AS/RS and automated warehouse projects, leading the sales cycle, and building relationships with enterprise customers.

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Chris Eaves
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Responsibilities

Own the full sales cycle for complex AS/RS and automated warehouse systems ($5M–$10M+ projects)
Identify, develop, and close new business with enterprise, multi-site customers
Act as a market developer and hunter, expanding presence across the U.S. and Canada
Build long-term relationships with senior decision-makers and C-suite stakeholders
Lead consultative sales engagements, shaping tailored system solutions alongside engineering teams
Drive commercial negotiations and contracts through to close
Develop and manage sales channels including integrators, representatives, and strategic partners
Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and conferences
Support early project phases to ensure strong handover and customer satisfaction

Qualification

AS/RS systemsWarehouse automation salesLarge-capital salesIntralogisticsCapital equipmentStrategic sales approachNetworkingBachelor’s degreeCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Proven success selling large-capital automation or material handling systems
Strong background in AS/RS, automated warehouse systems, intralogistics, or capital equipment
Established network with enterprise-level customers and senior decision-makers
Strategic, solution-led sales approach with a true hunter mentality
Comfortable working independently while collaborating with international sales and engineering teams
Excellent communication skills across technical, commercial, and executive audiences
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with senior sales responsibility
Ongoing development within an international organization
A respectful, collaborative culture where expertise, initiative, and results are valued

Company

Innovate

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Innovate is a leading, global technical staffing and resource service business, proudly recognised as the world’s highest-rated 5-star staffing solutions provider.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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