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Business Development (Industrial automation sales req. OTE: $110K+)

#twiceasnice Recruiting, New York, NY, United States


Territory Sales Manager (Industrial Automation) Location:

Remote – Must live in South-Central United States

Salary:

$85,000 - $110,000 + Uncapped Commissions (OTE: $120K+) + Annual Bonus

Job Type:

Full-Time, Mon-Fri; 40-50 hrs. per wk.

Start Date:

ASAP

Territory:

South-Central U.S., incl Texas & neighboring Gulf Coast states

Travel:

Up to 25% (Domestic within your territory)

Territory Sales Manager (Industrial Automation) Description Our client, a growing leader in industrial automation, is seeking a technically credible, hunter-driven Territory Sales Manager to expand business across the South-Central U.S. This role focuses on selling industrial automation solutions (PLCs, controls, motion systems, robotics, and related components) into OEMs, system integrators, and manufacturing environments. You’ll inherit existing relationships but are expected to aggressively develop new business and expand market share. Success in this role requires the ability to sell consultatively, engage engineering and operations teams, and navigate long, complex sales cycles tied to automation projects, upgrades, and system integrations. This is a high-autonomy opportunity for someone who understands how automation systems are applied on the plant floor and thrives on building business from the ground up.

Territory Sales Manager (Industrial Automation) Responsibilities

Grow sales within the assigned region by targeting OEMs and key accounts

Develop and maintain strong customer relationships

Manage the full sales cycle including cold outreach

Partner with the Distributor Manager to target and expand distribution channels

Lead product training sessions for customers and partners as needed

Represent the company at trade shows, including both attendance and booth setup

Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and product improvement opportunities

Execute strategic travel to target accounts and strengthen relationships

Territory Sales Manager (Industrial Automation) Qualifications

3+ years of

industrial automation sales

experience required

Experience selling into OEMs, integrators, or manufacturing environments required

Strong understanding of

automation systems and controls applications

required

Experience with long sales cycles (180+ days) required

Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic) required

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