Senior Sales Engineer

About the role

CIMTEC Automation is seeking a talented Senior Sales Engineer to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, interact with clients, and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of automation solution opportunities for industrial and commercial projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry best practices.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for key client accounts, building and maintaining strong relationships through regular communication and addressing client needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, project managers, and clients to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with CIMTEC suppliers and partners, to include 3rd party integration partners.
• Develop project proposals, cost estimates, and timelines, and present technical solutions to clients.
• Oversee project execution, including resource allocation, scheduling, and quality assurance to ensure successful project delivery within budget and timeline constraints.
• Provide technical expertise and support during the installation, commissioning, and startup phases of automation systems in conjunction with our engineering team.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all CIMTEC Product Lines and Services, including but not limited to FESTO, SICK, ABB, Universal Robots, Epson Robots, Kawasaki, Emerson Automation and LMI.
• Develop forecasts and execute sales plans to achieve company and individual goals.
• Manage and maintain excellent relationships and identify, develop, and close new business opportunities with new and existing customers.
• Maintain accurate account records within Salesforce (CIMTEC CRM).

Qualifications

• Experience selling Technical Automation Products in a Manufacturing Environment
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in automation engineering, with a focus on industrial automation, vision, robotics, and control systems.
• DCS hands-on configuration (We could require strong experience with either industrial robotics, vision, or controls related to CIMTEC suppliers mentioned above).
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering successful projects on time and within budget.
• Extensive sales, marketing, and operations experience in the Automation Industry (preferably with a strong robotics, vision, and controls background).
• Strong Business Development acumen.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with an established network (contacts).
• Experience in both high-volume transactions and project-based cap-ex projects.
• Strong work ethic with proactive communication skills.
• Proficient computer and technical skills, including working knowledge of Salesforce and MS Office 365 (including MS Teams).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, and/or related experience.