Junior Sales Engineer

Position Overview

You’ll be at the forefront of automation technology—qualifying prospects in the Southwest Michigan territory, conducting product demonstrations, and providing consultative sales solutions to help manufacturers optimize their operations. Working closely with inside Applications Engineers and Manufacturer Reps, you’ll develop solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. This is a remote position and must live in the territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation of technical hardware specification and system design
• Maintain technical aptitude on all of the Automation product lines
• Interface with customers, MCE OSR’s, and manufacturers as a customer and vendor support resource
• Design, implement, and refine project control narratives, quotations, and sales presentations to end customers
• Vendor relationship management as designated

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience in outside sales
• Proficient with computers and basic business software
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proven project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for problem-solving in a manufacturing setting
• A consultative sales approach with a customer-first mindset
• The ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized
• A constant desire to learn and become a technical resource and teacher—integrity, professionalism, and a drive to win

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company paid life and AD&D coverage
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit products
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Generous PTO allowances and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Team Up with a Coach: Partner with an experienced sales engineer to collaboratively grow the territory and accelerate your success
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Sell and support the latest in robotics, machine vision, AI, and industrial automation
• Lucrative Earnings: Competitive base salary + activity bonuses + monthly commissions