Senior Sales Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Sales Engineer role at Novanta Inc. This position is part of Novanta’s Robotics and Automation (R&A) business unit. We are committed to delivering motion control and force torque feedback solutions that accelerate our customers’ ability to deliver innovative solutions to their markets. Primary markets include the following: Surgical Robotics, Warehouse Automation/Humanoids, Semiconductor, Life Sciences and SatCom. Novanta’s cohesive vision, superior technologies, consultative team approach and best-in-class reliability make us the trusted partner in solving the most challenging Robotic and Automation applications. Summary This role is responsible for identifying and generating new business and maintaining existing business at OEMs. The successful Sales Engineer will work closely and develop prosperous relationships with both our internal and our customers’ cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, quality, product design, and senior executives. The Sales Engineer identifies current and future customer needs (i.e. product/technology roadmaps, demand forecasts, quality assurance processes) and is able to communicate and champion them within the R&A organization. The territory is Northern CA & Northwest territory (WA, OR, NV, ID, UT, MT, WY, CO and BC, AB Canada). Primary Responsibilities Deliver bookings & revenue targets and strategic objectives for the assigned geography. Create and update a territory plan and action plan to deliver results. Drive the sales process: consisting of Call, Opportunity, Account and Territory Management. Pursue sales leads and prospective sales clients. Provide regular accurate & detailed regional forecasts and reports. Handle contract negotiations with new and existing accounts. Develop relationships with other Novanta sales organizations in the region. Maintain complete, accurate, timely and compliant data in CRM (Salesforce). Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in relevant discipline (Mechatronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering). Proven in-depth technical knowledge of mechatronic components with 5 years of experience in Sales. Know-how of encoder, motors and controls technology is mandatory. Market know-how in at least 2 of the following markets for 2+ years: Robotics, Medical Robotics, Semiconductor, Metrology and Satellite Communication. Multiyear successful track record of customer management with OEMs and in long cycle qualifications where pre- and post-sales services are a key element of the value proposition to the Customer. Drives, implements, and continuously improves a disciplined sales process that demands lead generation, pipeline management, forecasting, etc. Proven CRM user. Travel Requirements Requires up to 50% travel. Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally, if required. Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call View phone number on click.appcast.io if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Sales, Business Development, and Engineering Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Novanta Inc.