Automation Sales Account Manager

Industrial Robotics & Automation Sales Account Manager role in Illinois/Wisconsin offering $85K-$120K plus incentives; travel up to 50%, with a global industry leader.

HRU Tech

Chicago, IL

Location: Illinois or Wisconsin (must reside in region)

Salary: $85,000 – $120,000 base + performance incentives

Travel: Up to 50%

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Join a Global Leader in Robotics & Automation

Our client is a global leader in industrial robotics and automation systems, part of a $15B international industrial organization with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Their advanced robotic solutions support a wide range of industries including manufacturing, material handling, and semiconductor production.

Due to continued growth, they are expanding their General Industries Sales Team and are seeking a Sales Account Manager to drive robotic system and automation sales across the Illinois and Wisconsin territory.

This role is ideal for a technical sales professional with industrial automation experience who enjoys developing new business, building long-term customer relationships, and selling innovative robotic solutions.

• Drive robotics and automation system sales within the assigned territory
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across multiple industries
• Manage and grow key customer accounts and channel partners
• Evaluate customer production processes and recommend automation solutions
• Prepare and present technical proposals, cost estimates, and ROI analysis
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
• Build relationships with engineering, operations, and purchasing teams
• Provide regular sales forecasts and activity reports
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of industrial automation, or robotics sales experience
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to engineering and operations teams
• Proven success in new business development and account growth
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and closing skills
• Experience managing complex technical sales cycles
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the territory

• Automation systems integration
• Manufacturing or production automation
• Applications engineering or field service background

• Sell cutting-edge robotics and automation technology
• Join a globally recognized robotics leader
• Strong base salary + performance incentives
• Opportunity to work with major manufacturing customers
• High visibility role with growth potential

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)