Sales Engineer-Automation

MUST BE LOCATED in TEXAS, ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, or OKLAHOMA

Sales Engineer – Industrial Automation (South Central U.S.)

An innovative, globally backed automation company is expanding its U.S. presence and looking to add a Sales Engineer to support growth across the South Central region.

This organization is at the forefront of industrial automation, HMI, and IIoT solutions , helping manufacturers modernize operations through smarter, more connected technologies.

Territory

This role will cover the South Central U.S. , with a strong preference for candidates based in:

Texas (ideal), Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Arkansas

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive business growth across a defined territory by developing new accounts and expanding existing relationships
• Work closely with OEMs, system integrators, and end users to deliver technical solutions
• Identify opportunities and develop tailored automation and IIoT solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to build and present technical and commercial proposals
• Manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing and ongoing account development
• Build and support a regional distribution network
• Stay current on automation trends, emerging technologies, and market activity
• Travel approximately 60% (primarily domestic)

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or controls engineering
• Strong background in PLC, HMI, robotics, or industrial automation systems
• Experience working with OEMs, integrators, or manufacturing environments
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a forward-thinking, globally connected company with strong innovation in automation and IIoT
• Own and grow a high-potential territory
• Blend of technical problem-solving and strategic sales
• High visibility role with direct impact on regional growth
• Exposure to international collaboration and advanced technologies

If you enjoy working at the intersection of engineering and sales—and want to be part of a company pushing the future of industrial automation—this is a great opportunity to explore.