Industrial Automation Sales Representative

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$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Location: Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas (Remote + Travel)

Industry: Industrial Tech IoT Predictive Maintenance AI Sensors

Imagine joining a global tech organization that has spent nearly 30 years building wireless sensors, machine-learning tools, and predictive monitoring systems that keep factories running. Now, they’re scaling fast in the U.S… and they’re looking for a high-impact Business Development Rep to accelerate growth.

As an Industrial Automation Sales Representative
, you will be the first voice and face of the company's growth engine:

• Identify new business opportunities across manufacturing, food & beverage, steel, oil & gas, and automotive.
• Prospect through cold calling, targeted email outreach, Linked In, trade shows, and industry events
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• Give high-value prospects a clear, compelling explanation of how predictive maintenance saves millions by avoiding machine failures.
• Run the first two sales meetings
  , then tag in a Senior Sales Executive to close.
• Build a strong pipeline using CRM-driven processes.
• Prepare quotes and proposals using company templates.
• Travel 25–30% across the U.S. (with occasional Canada trips).
• Represent the company at 3–4 major industry trade shows each year.
• Build trust-based relationships with engineers, plant managers, and operations leaders.
• Strategically plan multi-stop client routes and site visits.

• Bachelor's degree ideal (Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related)
• Strong outbound sales skills: cold calls, email, Linked In prospecting
• Experience selling industrial, technical, engineering, or SaaS solutions (big plus)
• Curiosity to learn sensors, AI, and predictive maintenance concepts
• Ability to own a territory, run meetings, and speak with decision-makers
• Comfortable traveling to customer sites and trade events
• Strong communication + consultative sales ability

Competitive and rewarding:

• Base Salary: $90,000 (open to higher for strong candidates)
• Commission: 20% performance-based
• OTE: ~$108,000 minimum; top performers earn significantly more
• Deal Size: Typically $3,000–$5,000/month recurring
• Full health insurance
• All travel expenses covered
• Office meetups every 2–3 months
  
  Clear pathway to Senior Sales roles
• Work with cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technology
• Global team of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers
• Vacation time provided

Associate

Full-time

Automation Machinery Manufacturing