Automation Sales Specialist - End User

Position Automation Sales Specialist - End User Location Deer Park, TX Responsibilities End User Account Development: Build and grow relationships with industrial End Users by identifying automation opportunities tied to modernization, reliability improvement, and operational efficiency. SolutionBased Selling: Lead the sales process by aligning customer challenges with industrial automation solutions including PLCs, HMIs, drives, motion, safety, and industrial networking. Opportunity Identification & Qualification: Identify, qualify, and advance automation opportunities across engineering, operations, maintenance, and capital project stakeholders. Sales Team Partnership & Account Support: Collaborate with existing sales representatives to support established End User accounts by delivering automation expertise, assisting with opportunity development, and identifying growth opportunities while maintaining alignment with existing account ownership. Customer & Market Insight: Stay informed on industrial trends, customer operational challenges, and competitive alternatives to strengthen solution relevance and value messaging. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience). Experience: 5+ years in industrial automation sales, technical sales, or related industrial roles. Experience working with plant engineering, operations, maintenance, or capital projects preferred. Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of industrial automation systems and control architecture. Understanding of modernization strategies and competitive automation platforms. Professional Skills: Strong consultative selling and relationship management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple opportunities across varied stakeholders. Clear communication and presentation skills. Environment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits Healthcare plans Dental & vision Paid time off Paid parental leave 401(k) retirement savings with company match Professional and personal development programs Opportunity to become a shareholder Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents Robust wellness program Gym reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. EEO is the Law. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, see our policy documents. Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sonepar USA Inc