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Genie AI • United States
Role & seniority: Technical Sales Engineer / Sales Specialist in hi-tech automation (0–2 years education; 3–5 years technical sales preferred).
Stack/tools: Motion control, robotics, machine vision, precision linear/mechatronics; mechanical/electrical/motor-control concepts; product demonstrations and quotations; client-facing communications.
Articulate technical capabilities and demonstrate products to clients.
Qualify, follow up, and develop sales leads; identify prospective OEM customers.
Travel to customer sites to provide technical and commercial support and grow the territory/accounts; maintain and grow relationships.
Strong analytical and mechanical/electrical understanding; robotics concepts.
Effective verbal and written communication; ability to convey highly technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to identify opportunities, collaborate with vendors, and close sales.
3–5 years of technical sales experience in hi-tech automation.
Engineering bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated OEM-focused sales experience; ability to perform product demonstrations and provide quotations.
Location & work type: Travel-based field role; US-based with eligibility to work in the US without visa sponsorship; provides on-site and remote customer support as needed.
SUMMARY: Our team of automation experts assist clients with their automation challenges, employing technologies such as motion control systems, robotics, machine vision, precision mechatronics, and other industrial automation products. Once they discover the client's needs, they will discuss our product portfolio, technological capabilities, business value with the client, perform product/solution demonstrations, provide quotations, and perform follow up activities. Must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship. JOB DUTIES Clearly articulate technical capabilities and give technical demonstrations of products including motion control systems, robotics, machine vision, precision linear mechanics, and more. Follow up and qualify all sales leads. Travel to customers on sales calls for new and existing applications providing technical expertise to help win business. Identify and develop prospective new clients (OEM focus). Provide commercial and technical support to clients for both new and existing applications. Must hold a firm grasp on mechanical, electrical, motor control and robotics concepts used in automated industrial machinery. Candidate is responsible for maintaining and growing current customer relationships and growing sales with new customer acquisition pursuits. Candidate will partner with our key vendors to identify, contact, and follow-up with prospective clients to grow the assigned sales territory and accounts. Can clearly articulate highly technical concepts to all prospective clients. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience. 3-5 years technical sales experience in the hi-tech automation industry segment, preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Analytical and mechanical/electrical understanding. Effective verbal and written communicator. COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.