Outside Technical Sales Representative - Industrial Automation
- $125,000 - $175,000
- Fremont, CA
Custom-engineered automation solutions that help industrial customers move, lift, measure, grab, and control things more efficiently
A bit about us:
An established industrial automation company that designs and delivers custom-engineered automation solutions that help industrial customers move, lift, measure, grab, and control things more efficiently. Systems often combine:
Diverse range of industries including: Semiconductor, Food & Beverage, Packaging, Medical, Agriculture, Logistics, Solar, Wood Processing, and more.
- Pneumatics (air-powered tools)
- Robotics
- Motion control systems
- Vacuum handling
- Sensors and electronics
- System-level controls and integration
Diverse range of industries including: Semiconductor, Food & Beverage, Packaging, Medical, Agriculture, Logistics, Solar, Wood Processing, and more.
Why join us?
- Vacation Pay / Holiday Pay
- Competitive salary
- Generous PTO
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- Vehicle and Cell phone allowance
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Job Details
Join a team that’s helping shape the future of industrial automation. We’re currently looking for a Technical Outside Sales Representative with a mechanical mindset and strong people skills to support and grow our customer base in the Fremont, CA territory. From air-powered tools and robotic arms to motion sensors and custom control systems, you’ll help deliver tailored automation solutions across a wide range of industries.
You’ll be the face of our company to both current and potential clients—helping them solve real-world challenges through automation.
Responsibilities:
Requirements
You’ll be the face of our company to both current and potential clients—helping them solve real-world challenges through automation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow relationships with existing clients in the Fremont area
- Identify and pursue new opportunities with prospective customers in manufacturing, industrial, and production environments
- Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding each client’s production goals, operational needs, and technical challenges
- Recommend customized automation solutions with the help of our in-house technical team and trusted manufacturing partners
- Create quotes and proposals, follow up on technical leads, and help close deals
- Stay in regular contact with clients via onsite visits (12–16 per week) and virtual meetings
- Monitor your sales performance, forecast growth opportunities, and work with your manager to exceed goals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field — ideally with coursework in robotics or PLC controls
- Bachelor’s in Business or Marketing with demonstrated mechanical/technical aptitude
- Associate degree in a technical field plus 5+ years of relevant hands-on or sales experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in technical systems
- Previous experience in automation, manufacturing, or industrial sales is a big plus
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach
- Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships
- Sense of urgency and self-motivation to drive sales results
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.