Sales Engineer

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Advanced Control Solutions (ACS) an Applied Automation companyis a value-add solutions provider that works with a variety of manufacturing industries including but not limited to automotive life sciences consumer goods electronics flooring etc. Applied Automation delivers products innovative assemblies and complete engineered solutions to end users OEMs system integrators and machine builders.

ACS offers a variety of technologies in robotics machine vision motion control safety hardware controls etc. Some of ACSs core vendor partners include Universal Robots Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) Cognex Epson Mitsubishi and Robotunits.

We bring established customer relationships and supplier partnerships plus an experienced team with valuable capabilities including state-of-the-art automation training and engineering expertise.

We are seeking an Account Manager / Sales Engineer to join our team in our Greensboro/Winston-Salem/Roanoke area.

As an Account Manager you will grow your territory by bringing in new business and developing repeat business relationships within your existing accounts. This will require that you call on engineers maintenance purchasing and others to determine their needs through a consultative approach.

What youll do:

• Conduct sales and service activities develop strong customer relationships identify product applications and introduce new products and services.
• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business.
• Prepare quotations and proposals follow up negotiate terms and close transactions.
• Organize training sessions for customers.
• Survey market and competitive conditions.
• Complete reports regarding itineraries expenses sales calls leads and other related matters.
  

We Seek:

• Proven experience and success in developing new business building repeat business and managing a sales territory.
• Demonstrated outside industrial sales experience with a preference in robotics machine vision motion control and/or IIoT is a plus!
• Familiarity within any areas including but not limited to Process Engineering Motion Control Robotics AI & Machine Vision Systems Sensors & Connectivity Automation Controllers.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude strong desire to succeed.
• Strong prioritization planning and time-management skills.
• Computer skills and knowledge including Excel.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors in engineering preferred.

Why join us
There is a reason Applied Industrial has been named a Best Workplace 20 times. Applied has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor.

You will receive rewards and resources to fulfill you both professionally and addition to a base pay commission opportunities and all the benefits you would expect from an industry leader (401K insurance time off employee assistance etc.) you will also enjoy:

• A LASTING CAREER Career paths are available in sales operations or management.
• Professional development and training.
• Great work/life balance.
  

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Founded in 1923 Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion fluid power flow control automation technologies and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands specialized services and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice convenience and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.