Electric Actuation Subject Matter Expert

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electric Actuation SME to lead growth initiatives across the Americas for Emerson’s Actuation Technologies Business Unit. This role requires 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 product training, develop tailored application solutions, and provide technical support to customers, while partnering with Product Management 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.

• 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.

• 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

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. We are committed to ongoing career development and an inclusive culture to support your success through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. We believe diverse teams, working together, drive growth and deliver results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and offer flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. Benefits include medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and more. Flexible time off plans include paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ individuals legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a workplace free of discrimination or harassment.

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