Automation Specialist, Inside Sales
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Drive sales growth for automation product lines and engineered solutions across the Gulf Coast and Mid-Con region by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and supporting project execution. Present automation technologies to customers, OEMs, and system integrators while serving as a technical expert to guide sales teams and operations. Deliver training programs to enable the sales force, maintain vendor partnerships, and manage the sales funnel using the White Cup CRM system. Requires 5+ years in application engineering or outside sales with 25–50% overnight travel.
Required Qualifications
- Technical training in electrical, instrumentation, or automation disciplines such as Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, military technical training, or trade school education
- Minimum 5 years of experience in application engineering, outside sales, technical service, or marketing within the automation or controls industry
- Factory automation experience with strong knowledge of automation products and control systems
- Strong technical aptitude in automation, controls, and instrumentation systems
- Ability to communicate complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to read, modify, and create technical drawings using AutoCAD
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal teams, customers, and vendor partners
- 25–50% overnight travel expected
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