Market Development Sales Engineer - General Motion Control

Description Lenze Americas is hiring a General Motion Control Sales Engineer focused on new business acquisitions. This is a remote opportunity for candidates based in the Dallas, TX, Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA areas. Position: Market Development Sales Engineer - GMC Position Location: Dallas, TX, Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA areas Position Type: Remote Compensation: $81,000 - $155,000 (Estimated compensation includes base salary plus target incentive. Base salary varies depending on location, skills, knowledge, education, and industry experience) Position Snapshot: The Market Development Sales Engineer - GMC is responsible for driving new customer acquisition and growing Lenze’s presence in the General Motion Control segment. This segment primarily includes OEM applications in HVAC-R, datacenter cooling, fan & pump, process automation, water/wastewater, dairy and car wash industries, promoting Lenze’s drive-based automation solutions. This business development role focuses on generating and qualifying leads, advancing them through the sales pipeline, building a strong growth funnel and converting untapped opportunities into revenue while positioning Lenze as a trusted partner through a compelling, value-driven approach. About you: You’re a true hunter who thrives on uncovering untapped sales opportunities and driving growth. Competitive and highly motivated, you excel at winning new customers and landing new logos, using your technical expertise, industry experience, and outgoing personality to build strong relationships and earn trust. A Day In The Life Proactively identify and target high-potential OEM opportunities in the GMC segment focusing on AC inverter (VFD) and drive based solutionsConduct outreach, qualify leads, and secure initial customer meetingsLead discovery conversations to understand customer applications, needs, and buying processesSupport customer presentations and product demonstrations in collaboration with industry segment specialist and internal teamsBuild and manage a strong pipeline, advancing opportunities through the sales funnel to closeAccurately track all customer activity, pipeline progress, and next steps in CRMPartner with channel managers and distribution to expand market reach and develop opportunitiesIncrease share of wallet at existing accounts by identifying additional applications and growth opportunitiesProvide accurate forecasts, meet or exceed sales targets, and contribute to territory growthCollaborate with application engineers and product managers to deliver effective customer solutionsContinuously build product, application, and market knowledgeParticipate in training, sales reviews, and cross-functional initiatives to improve performance Requirements What you will need: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or related experience preferred5+ years (ideally) in technical sales, sales engineering, application engineering, or business development roles within industrial automation, drives, motion control, electrical components, or related industriesPrevious experience supporting OEM applications within HVAC-R, data center cooling, fan and pump systems, water and wastewater treatment, process automation, dairy processing, car wash equipment, or other industrial machinery markets highly preferredSolid understanding of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo drives, motion control, motors, and drive-based automation solutions is highly desirableKnowledge of target markets, including OEM applications, competitors, industry trends and dynamicsProven success in new customer acquisition with a proactive, results-driven “hunter” mindsetDisciplined in CRM usage, pipeline management, and data-driven performance tracking (KPIs)Ability to lead discovery conversations, qualify opportunities, and manage sales cycles with minimal guidanceStrong communication and interpersonal skills to engage technical and business stakeholdersAbility to clearly communicate value propositions and quantify customer impactResilient, persistent, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and overcoming challengesProficient in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM tools and ERP systems (SAP preferred)Willingness to travel up to 40% for customer visits, trade shows, and training Perks Of Being Part Of Our Team Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – multiple plan optionsBlue Cross Blue Shield Dental InsuranceFSA, HSA optionsVision Insurance401k with company match, fully vestedPaid Time Off10 company paid holidaysCompany paid disability & AD&D insurance100% paid parental leave after one year of serviceSupplemental insurance plans (Identity theft, cyber protection, additional life, etc.)Tuition reimbursementMany of our positions offer flexible schedules to meet your needsRelaxed business casual environmentSit/Stand desks for onsite office positionsFrequent team building activitiesCareer development opportunities About us: Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology - offering products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, and engineering services and tools from one single source. Our products can be found in many industries, including automotive, packaging, material handling and logistics, robotics, and industrial equipment (pumps/fans). A global network of distributors and representatives makes Lenze Americas perfectly positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze Americas, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany, is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts; corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany. Our culture: We’re powered by people. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where every voice matters and every idea has the potential to shape the future. We believe in balance, supporting our team with the flexibility and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally. Lenze is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.