Applications Engineer

The Applications Engineer is responsible for driving sales growth within a defined geographic territory by combining technical expertise with strong relationship-building skills. This role partners closely with customers, distributors, and internal teams to understand technical needs, recommend solutions, and provide product support that ensures customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

- Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within the assigned region.

- Meet or exceed sales targets through consultative selling and product demonstrations.

- Manage existing accounts, ensuring retention and identifying upsell or cross-sell opportunities.

- Develop territory sales plans and maintain an accurate sales pipeline.

- Understand customer technical requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.

- Provide pre-sales technical support, including product presentations, demos, and application assistance.

- Partner with engineering, R&D, and product management to address technical challenges or customization needs.

- Deliver post-sales support when needed, ensuring smooth implementation and customer satisfaction.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field preferred) or equivalent technical experience.

- 3-5+ years of experience in technical sales, field engineering, or applications engineering.

- Strong understanding of automation, robotics and 'like' industries.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

- Ability to travel within the assigned region (typically 30-60%).

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that includes: degree verification, criminal records check, medical and drug screen, professional references, prior employment verification.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package in line with market pay that includes a very generous benefits package. Voluntary health, dental, vision benefits on day one of employment! 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick, vacation, maternity/paternity and so much more.