Electric Actuation Subject Matter Expert

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electric Actuation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead growth initiatives across the Americas for Emerson’s Actuation Technologies Business Unit. This individual will bring deep expertise in selling and servicing electric actuators, application engineering, and technical product knowledge to drive competitive displacement and implement strategic market penetration plans. The SME will collaborate with the sales organization to deliver impactful product training, develop tailored application solutions, and provide technical support to customers, while also partnering with the Product Management Team to ensure product development aligns with evolving market demands.

This role offers location flexibility within the United States and reports directly to the Americas Sales Director.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Drive order growth into new and diverse markets for Actuation Technologies.
• Strengthen distribution channel partners’ proficiency in selling and servicing electric actuators through varied training formats.
• Develop MRO business by demonstrating the installed base via regular site visits and walk-downs.
• Capture customer and competitor intelligence to generate sales leads and displace competition.
• Accelerate growth through obsolescence planning, upgrades, retrofits, and competitive displacement programs.
• Promote Actuation Technologies’ products, solutions, and services by participating in trade shows, fairs, and conferences.
• Support field service teams with testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of electric actuators.
• Collaborate with Internal Sales and product support teams to ensure customer satisfaction, represent the voice of the customer, and uphold business ethics, Go Boldly culture, and trade compliance standards.

Who You Are:

You deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes. You evaluate pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 3+ years of proven electrical actuator sales experience with trackable results
• Demonstrates mechanical and electrical troubleshooting proficiency
• English language proficiency for professional presentations and communication
• Ability to deliver clear and engaging presentations to customers or teams
• Growth minded individual with strong selling and results oriented focus
• Ability to collaborate, influence and execute across matrixed organizations
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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