Sales Engineer

Role Overview

A results-driven Sales Engineer is sought to support growth in the Houston market. This remote-based role focuses on building and expanding customer relationships within industrial automation and manufacturing environments. The position combines technical expertise, business acumen, and relationship-building skills to help customers improve processes and drive measurable operational results.

15% overnight travel

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their operations, products, and improvement goals
• Lead a structured sales process to define customer challenges and develop solution concepts
• Identify decision-makers and key stakeholders throughout the sales cycle
• Apply technical and application knowledge to deliver automation solutions
• Communicate effectively through digital platforms, phone, and in-person meetings
• Visit customer sites to evaluate equipment, troubleshoot applications, and present solutions
• Proactively pursue new business opportunities and prospect for future growth
• Stay current on automation industry trends and related technologies
• Meet performance goals focused on sales growth and new customer acquisition

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of technical sales experience preferred

• Engineering or Business degree preferred

• A background in industrial automation is an advantage

• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels

• Ability to sell in both remote and face-to-face environments

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Work Style & Attributes

• Self-disciplined with a strong sense of urgency

• Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment

Benefits

• No Deductible - comprehensive medical coverage

• Optional dental and vision plans

• Company-paid disability and additional insurance coverage

• 401(k) with company match up to 6% after six months

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Paid vacation and sick leave