Technical Sales Associate
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 65000 - 67500
Posted on:
22-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview: Technical Sales Associate (TSA)
Are you passionate about technology problem-solving and building relationships Power/mation offers an exciting opportunity through our paid 12-18 month Technical Sales Associate (TSA) Program designed to prepare you for a career in Outside Sales in the industrial automation field. Youll gain hands-on experience mentorship and exposure to innovative solutions that transform industries while working in different areas of our business. Start dates for this program are January 2026 or June 2026 which makes this an excellent opportunity for a December 2025 or May 2026 graduate to launch a career.
About Power/mation
With a rich history dating back to 1961 Power/mation is at the forefront of the automation industry. We partner with customers across Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Nebraska and the Dakotas with innovative solutions in motion control logic control robotics pneumatics software sensors vision machine safety power transmission control panel components and services. Visit our website at to learn more about our history and future.
What Youll Experience as a Technical Sales Associate:
- Comprehensive Training: The TSA program is designed to give you a deep understanding of our business products and technologies. You will receive both on-the-job and formal product training.
- Typical Duties: Youll start in inside sales providing customer support preparing quotes and learning the intricacies of industrial automation. Youll gain experience in our engineering department and fulfillment centers. Finally youll have opportunities to shadow successful outside sales representatives.
- Sales Skill Development: Youll be trained in consultative selling product knowledge and strategic account development-equipping you with the expertise to transition into a successful career in Outside Sales.
- Constant Growth: This role offers a blend of technical learning and customer interaction. Youll gain insights into how industries operate and how automation solutions improve efficiency safety and profitability.
Why Join Power/mation
At Power/mation youll be part of a company thats driving innovation in the industrial automation industry. We offer a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. With mentorship from industry leaders the freedom to take ownership of your success and the support of a collaborative team Power/mation is the place where you can build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact.
- Diverse Opportunities: Youll engage with various industries from manufacturing to oil & gas ensuring your work is always varied and challenging.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: This program equips you to act as a self-starter building your own customer base and gaining valuable sales experience without the upfront risks of starting your own business.
- Freedom & Flexibility: We trust our team members offering a work environment that values autonomy and minimizes micromanagement.
- Rewarding Career Advancement: As you grow in a sales role your compensation will increase in direct proportion to your success.
What Were Looking For:
We seek motivated high-energy individuals with excellent communication and customer relation skills. If you have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering factory automation or related fields youll be well-equipped to thrive in this program. Although not required we strongly prefer a technical or engineering degree (or equivalent experience). A passion for learning new technologies and problem-solving skills are must-haves as are strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- JSP
- Lever
- Oracle EBS
- PaaS
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Business requirements
- Jdbc
- XML
- Microservices
- Cloud Development
- ERP Systems
- Oracle
About Company
Power/mation is an industrial automation distributor and solutions provider with multiple locations in the Midwest including MN, WI, IA, IL, ND, and SD.
