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Sales Engineer

Phoenix VX, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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A global leader in industrial automation technology is seeking a driven, consultative

Sales Engineer

to support growth across the Boston region. This role is ideal for a technically strong sales professional who thrives in front of automation machine builders and manufacturing plants, uncovering process challenges and delivering measurable, bottom-line improvements.

This position reports to the East Region Sales Director and carries responsibility for both expanding existing accounts and driving new customer acquisition within the assigned territory.

The Opportunity You will operate as a trusted advisor to engineers, plant managers, integrators, and decision-makers—translating automation challenges into high-value sensor and control solutions. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, technical fluency, disciplined sales execution, and the ability to navigate complex buying processes.

Performance is measured primarily on revenue growth and new customer development.

Key Responsibilities

Develop deep understanding of customer operations, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Lead a structured sales process that clearly defines customer challenges and aligns solutions to measurable outcomes

Identify and influence key stakeholders and decision-makers within target accounts

Apply strong technical product and application knowledge to solve automation challenges

Conduct web meetings, digital outreach, and phone-based engagement to drive opportunity progression

Travel for in-person meetings to evaluate machinery, troubleshoot applications, and present engineered solutions

Collaborate within a team-selling environment to leverage broader technical and regional expertise

Proactively prospect and develop new business opportunities to fuel long‑term territory growth

Stay current on industrial automation trends, process control technologies, and smart manufacturing initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

3–7 years of technical sales experience, preferably within industrial automation

Experience working with machine builders, OEMs, integrators, or manufacturing plants

Engineering or Business degree preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present at multiple organizational levels

Comfortable selling in both remote and face‑to‑face environments

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple opportunities in a fast‑paced territory

Self‑disciplined with a strong sense of urgency and ownership

Able to operate independently while collaborating effectively across internal teams

What’s Offered

$100,000 to $120,000 + Performance‑driven earning potential

(comp negotiable for top‑tier candidates)

Company‑leased automobile with full maintenance coverage

Comprehensive medical plan with no deductible

Dental and vision options

Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage

401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% after six months

11 paid holidays annually

Why This Role? You’ll represent a globally recognized automation portfolio known for sensor innovation, controls expertise, and customer‑centric engineering support. The organization maintains a privately held structure focused on sustainable growth, strong employee culture, and long‑term customer partnerships.

If you are energized by solving real‑world automation problems, influencing manufacturing performance, and building lasting technical relationships—this role offers both autonomy and growth within a stable, innovation‑driven environment.

To explore the opportunity confidentially, connect directly or message for details.

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