Lead Sales Engineer

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B&R is seeking a highly motivated Lead Sales Engineer for our Sales Development Team US, to be based in one of several flexible locations. This technical professional will lead a complex automation products and services sales process, assist customers in resolving issues, grow relationships and accounts, and identify technological improvements for customers. The role often collaborates with engineers and sales support to Identify strategic targets, understand needs, propose solutions, and ensure successful sales outcomes.

The work model for this role is: #LI-Hybrid near one of our offices on the East Coast (Alpharetta, GA / Milwaukee, WI / Woburn, MA / Connecticut / Lombard, IL. The role also requires ~50% travel within the region, with occasional international travel; valid driver's license and passport required.

• Drive sales growth by identifying and executing on new and existing customer opportunities across B&R's full product portfolio.
• Lead account strategy and deeply engage with customer teams to influence decision-making and uncover technical needs.
• Develop and present tailored technical solutions and value propositions aligned with customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through formal meetings and informal engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver impactful demos and ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Capture market intelligence in CRM, execute strategic account plans, and represent B&R at industry events.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering, or equivalent experience
• ~4+ years of relevant technical and sales experience
• Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs, motion control, HMI and system integration.
• Experience with control system design and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical layouts preferred
• Ability to understand and explain complex technical products and solutions; Interested in the application of leading-edge technology across industries.
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Must possess a valid work authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward.

More about us

B&R Industrial Automation is a leading developer and manufacturer of control systems for the industrial automation market. The company was founded in 1979 in Eggelsberg, Austria, and specializes in a complete range of innovative Programmable Controllers, Industrial PC's, Operator Interfaces, Servo Drives and Motion Control products. The North American subsidiary, B&R Industrial Automation Corp., was founded in 1987 in Roswell, GA, and is responsible for all North American sales activities, as well as supporting our customers with engineering and technical expertise. B&R North America is also supported by our regional offices in Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA; and Milwaukee, WI; as well as Toronto and Montreal in Canada. In addition, B&R goes to market through our automation partners, a distribution network consisting of independent companies, each with an exclusive B&R sales territory. B&R has over 4,000 employees worldwide and more than 200 sales offices in 70 countries. In June 2017, B&R was acquired by Asea, Brown, and Boveri (ABB), a worldwide technology leader based in Switzerland with over 132,000 employees and over $32B in annual sales.

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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $98,700 and $183,300 annually and is bonus eligible.

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