AUTOMATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Job Description

AFP specializes in selling motion control utilizing Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electric products. You will work with a team of manufacturer partners, Customer Service Representatives and Applications Engineers to offer solutions for our customer applications using Electrical and Pneumatics Automation products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for supporting the company’s automation sales goals through professional sales techniques and good customer service, meeting sales growth goals.

Develops maximum automation sales potential out of assigned territory through competitive sales techniques and knowledge of AFP automation products and services.

Builds and maintains positive relations with existing accounts, and increases account base and volume of automation sales on a consistent basis.

Identifies and locates new clients through a variety of methods including company leads, networking and cold calls, following up on leads promptly.

Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs.

Stays current in market conditions regarding products, product updates, service offerings and new technologies.

Creates customized proposals to meet specific customer requirements efficiently.

Works with vendor representatives and AFP sales and technical teams to solve customer applications.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Electrical automation product knowledge and experience.

Experience with electric motion control including actuators, motors and drives.

Knowledge of industrial safety products and their application.

Strong Math Skills.

Excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills.

Valid Driver’s License – must meet insurance underwriting requirements.

The ideal candidate may have:

Associates Degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, or equivalent experience. Bachelors in Mechatronics or Industrial Automation preferred.

Prior sales experience a plus.

In addition, we seek candidates who:

Embrace challenges and new technologies

Self-motivate

Enjoy working with a team

Thrive in a constantly changing business climate

This is a full time position and visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled