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Confidential Opportunity
Sales Engineer
A confidential employer in Greenville, SC is looking for a Sales Engineer to grow their custom automation business. This role offers the autonomy to shape market presence in the NAFTA axle segment and a clear path to Sales Manager.
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This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile Sales Engineer role with a confidential leader in custom automation. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering assembly and test systems to major automotive manufacturers, and now they are expanding their footprint in the axle segment of the NAFTA market. You will be supported by a collaborative technical team and a culture that values initiative, innovation, and results.
On a daily basis, you will engage with prospective customers, visit their facilities, and map out automation solutions that solve real production challenges. You will own the entire sales cycle, from concept development through proposal and close, working closely with engineers to align technical capabilities with client needs. Your work directly fuels the company's ability to capture market share in a competitive, technology-driven sector. Every win you secure strengthens the company's position as a go-to partner for custom automation in the automotive world.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned sales professional with at least five years of experience selling turnkey custom automation systems. You understand the intricacies of automotive manufacturing, particularly in axle applications, and you thrive on building relationships and closing complex deals. You are self-motivated, comfortable traveling up to half the time, and skilled at communicating technical value to both engineering and executive audiences. If you have a track record of exceeding targets and a genuine passion for automation technology, you will excel here.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000, a company car, generous PTO, and a clear path to Sales Manager. This is more than a job-it's a career-defining move with an employer that rewards performance and bets on its people. Direct experience with automotive axle applications is a must
Willingness to travel up to 50%, both domestically and internationally, is mandatory
Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are non-negotiable
Competitive base salary with a target range of $130,000 to $150,000 per year
High-impact role with full autonomy and a clear career progression to Sales Manager
Eleven paid holidays each year in addition to vacation days
Company car provided for all business-related travel needs
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans
Proactively identify and close new sales opportunities within the axle segment of the NAFTA automotive market
Promote cutting-edge automation solutions to prospective customers through presentations and meetings
Develop and nurture long-term customer relationships while executing targeted sales strategies
Travel to customer sites to understand operations and define automation concepts
Consistently achieve or exceed annual sales targets and manage key accounts for sustained growth
An engineering degree is strongly preferred, though equivalent hands-on experience will be considered
Experience working directly with automotive axle systems is a significant advantage
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