SALES MANAGER - INDUSTRIAL & AUTOMATION
Remote | Based Near Raleigh / Research Triangle Park, NC Preferred
Direct Hire | $90K-$140K Base + 35-45% Bonus
A global leader in industrial automation, power management, and advanced energy solutions is seeking a high-impact Sales Manager to drive strategic growth across key industrial markets throughout North America.
This is NOT a traditional "manage the rep network" sales role.
The hiring team is seeking a true HUNTER with direct industrial automation sales experience - someone comfortable cold calling, developing executive-level customer relationships, and winning new business directly with OEMs and industrial manufacturers.
This role will spend at least 50% of the time prospecting and cold calling new target accounts.
INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED
Industrial Automation
HVACR
Food & Beverage
Logistics & Material Handling
Advanced Manufacturing
Energy Infrastructure
Utility & Smart Energy Markets
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Develop and execute industrial automation growth strategy within assigned markets
Prospect and penetrate new top-tier OEM and industrial accounts
Build strong commercial and engineering-level customer relationships
Manage accounts from operational discussions through executive-level engagement
Partner with product management teams to promote automation technologies and solutions
Identify customer product roadmap opportunities and future business potential
Deliver minimum 5% year-over-year revenue growth
Maintain accurate CRM forecasting and pipeline management
Travel approximately 50% domestically and internationally
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering REQUIRED
BSEE strongly preferred
5+ years of direct industrial automation sales experience
Strong experience selling:
- VFDs
- PLCs
- HMIs
- Servo systems
- Motors
- Industrial automation components
MUST have direct customer-facing sales and cold-calling experience
Candidates coming primarily from distributor or sales rep channels without direct OEM/customer development experience may not be considered
HIGHLY PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
Experience with companies such as:
Trane
SPX
Dedert Corporation
Swenson Technology
Or similar industrial automation/manufacturing organizations
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Hunter mentality with strong new business development skills
Strategic account development experience
Strong executive presence and communication abilities
Self-driven and highly motivated
Comfortable operating independently in a remote environment
Able to build long-term customer relationships across engineering and commercial teams
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base Salary: $90K-$140K
Bonus Potential: 35-45%
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with 50% company match up to 10%
Disability Coverage
FSA Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Career Development & Advancement
Global growth opportunities
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Remote Position
Travel: Approximately 50%
Domestic & International travel required
Visa Sponsorship:
- U.S. Citizen
- Green Card
- TN Visa accepted
If qualified and interested, please TEXT Penelope directly for priority review.
Include:
Resume
LinkedIn Profile
Brief summary of industrial automation sales experience
Experience selling PLC/VFD/HMI/Servo products
Text: 833-243-5737