Sales Engineer

Base Pay Range

$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

• Base salary: $95,000 – $115,000 per year + commission
• First 6 months: base salary + $1,000 stipend for training
• After training: base salary + commission, potential earnings of approximately $130,000–$145,000 per year (dependent on territory growth)

• Field‑driven, consultative Sales Engineer role
• Manufacturer‑direct position building business from the ground up
• Territory‑based remote role (Houston or San Antonio); minimal office reporting, results‑driven
• High travel (~80% regionally); home most nights
• No daily office reporting; success measured by results, not activity

Our client is a global leader in industrial automation, providing sensor, control, and automation solutions to more than 170,000 customers worldwide. With over 7,500 employees across 90+ countries, the company is consistently recognized as a top employer for its people‑first culture, innovation mindset, and long‑term growth philosophy.

• Hunter‑minded technical seller
• Prefers direct engagement with end users, OEMs, and integrators (not distributor‑only sales)
• Enjoys owning a territory and being accountable for results
• Comfortable initiating conversations, uncovering opportunities, and driving deals forward independently
• Can translate automation, sensing, and control challenges into practical, value‑driven solutions*

• Own full responsibility for new business development and account expansion within the Houston–San Antonio corridor
• Proactively prospect, qualify, and develop opportunities using a structured territory plan
• Build pipeline through direct outreach, on‑site visits, referrals, and strategic targeting

• Lead customer conversations from discovery through solution design and close
• Engage directly with engineers, maintenance leaders, operations, and procurement
• Conduct on‑site assessments, application reviews, and technical demonstrations
• Develop tailored solutions involving sensors, controls, and automation systems
• Manage the entire sales cycle independently—no hand‑offs
• Prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and close business
• Maintain accurate CRM data and provide clear visibility into pipeline and forecasts
• Partner with internal technical specialists and regional resources when needed
• Participate in joint calls, customer trainings, and regional trade events
• Stay current on competitor activity, industry trends, and customer needs

• 5–12 years of experience in direct, manufacturer‑side technical sales
• Background selling industrial automation, sensors, controls, instrumentation, or process solutions
• Proven success selling directly to OEMs, system integrators, and end users
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, field‑based role
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to lead technical discovery
• Willingness to travel regionally (~80%), typically within driving distance, home most nights

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred (not required for proven performers).

• Premium medical coverage with no deductible
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% (after six months)
• 11 paid holidays

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing