Automation Sales Account Manager

Sales Account Manager - Industrial Robotics & Automation

Location: Illinois or Wisconsin (must reside in region)

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 base + performance incentives

Travel: Up to 50%

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Join a Global Leader in Robotics & Automation

Our client is a global leader in industrial robotics and automation systems, part of a $15B international industrial organization with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Their advanced robotic solutions support a wide range of industries including manufacturing, material handling, and semiconductor production.

Due to continued growth, they are expanding their General Industries Sales Team and are seeking a Sales Account Manager to drive robotic system and automation sales across the Illinois and Wisconsin territory.

This role is ideal for a technical sales professional with industrial automation experience who enjoys developing new business, building long-term customer relationships, and selling innovative robotic solutions.

What You'll Do

• Drive robotics and automation system sales within the assigned territory
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across multiple industries
• Manage and grow key customer accounts and channel partners
• Evaluate customer production processes and recommend automation solutions
• Prepare and present technical proposals, cost estimates, and ROI analysis
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
• Build relationships with engineering, operations, and purchasing teams
• Provide regular sales forecasts and activity reports
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of industrial automation, or robotics sales experience
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to engineering and operations teams
• Proven success in new business development and account growth
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and closing skills
• Experience managing complex technical sales cycles
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the territory

Preferred Experience

• Industrial robotics
• Automation systems integration
• Manufacturing or production automation
• Applications engineering or field service background

Why This Opportunity

• Sell cutting-edge robotics and automation technology
• Join a globally recognized robotics leader
• Strong base salary + performance incentives
• Opportunity to work with major manufacturing customers
• High visibility role with growth potential

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We'll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you'll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we'll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

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