AUTOMATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Join the Automation Sales team at AFP Industries, one of the fastest growing Motion Control and Automation distributors in Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Florida. We currently have several Automation Account Manager Opportunities in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. We are specifically looking for a growth driven self-motivated individual with sales experience in electrical automation, pneumatics, and motion control. 

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

Essential Duties & 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.
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• 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. 


 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. 

 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled