Sales Engineer (St. Louis)

Job Details Location: St. Louis - St. Louis, MO 63116 Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Sales Engineering Position Summary As a Sales Engineer at Balluff, you will be responsible for driving strategic growth by delivering automation solutions to key accounts. You’ll develop and maintain strong, value‑based relationships across customer organizations while promoting Balluff’s comprehensive portfolio of industrial sensor and automation products. Territory: St. Louis What You’ll Do Execute strategic sales plans to generate consistent growth within your assigned account base Build value-driven relationships with customer stakeholders—from engineering and operations to executive leadership Present automation solutions that address customer challenges and generate measurable cost savings Use customer insights to tailor Balluff’s solutions and enhance competitive positioning Leverage appropriate distribution and fulfillment channels to maximize value and efficiency Collaborate globally with internal teams (engineering, sales, business development, marketing, and executive leadership) to support customer initiatives Communicate Balluff’s total cost of ownership advantages through compelling presentations and technical discussions Stay informed on competitor offerings and market dynamics to differentiate Balluff’s solutions Accurately track customer interactions and opportunities using SAP, CRM, and Business Warehouse tools Why Join Balluff? Competitive base salary + incentive program Company vehicle Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match) Paid time off and holidays Training, development, and advancement opportunities Collaborative, innovative work environment Balluff is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualifications What You Bring Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of industrial automation sales experience Strong "hunter/qualifier" sales profile with a track record of winning complex, high-level negotiations In-depth understanding of plant-floor automation systems and architectures Proficient in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory Must reside within the territory (Greater St. Louis) #J-18808-Ljbffr Balluff Inc.