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Job Description
Jr Sales Executive
Full Time
Location: Remote (50-75% Travel)
Forge Automation, the automation practice within AMBE Engineering, is expanding - and we're looking for a Junior Sales Account Executive who wants to grow into a consultative automation leader. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role supporting our Managing Director in pre-sales, business development, and client engagement. You'll join site tours, identify automation opportunities, gather and organize operational data, and help build relationships that turn conversations into projects. You won't just chase leads - you'll learn how automation projects are built from the ground up. The more you lean in, the more opportunities you'll create for yourself and for Forge.
Responsibilities:
• Support pre-sales and client engagement by participating in discovery calls, site tours, and opportunity identification.
• Gather, organize, and track client data (inbound/outbound volumes, product mix, process observations) to support concept development and proposals.
• Coordinate with engineers and consultants to align design, pricing, and client expectations.
• Maintain follow-ups with prospective clients and ensure timely responses to requests.
• Represent Forge at trade shows, networking events, and customer meetings.
• Help prepare quotes, proposals, and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint templates.
• Update and maintain CRM (Zoho or similar) for pipeline tracking and activity reporting.
• Continuously build relationships with customers, consultants, and OEM partners to expand Forge's network and visibility.
Requirements
Qualifications:
• 3-5 years experience in automation, industrial, or material handling sales.
• Background with integrators, distributors, or automation-adjacent companies (racking, conveyors, robotics, logistics tech, 3PL, or manufacturing).
• Working familiarity with AutoCAD drawings (able to interpret layouts, not required to design).
• Solid skills in Excel for quotes, pricing models, and data analysis.
• CRM experience (Zoho preferred) or willingness to learn quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Friendly, consultative, and highly organized - someone who follows up, builds trust, and keeps deals moving.