Now Hiring - AFP Industries - AUTOMATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE in Greensboro, NC

Full description of the position

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

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• 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, 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 including PLC's, industrial networks, motor controls and control panel components.
• 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 Electrical Automation sales experience preferred. In addition, we seek candidates who:
• Embrace challenges and new technologies.
• Self-motivate.
• Well-honed listening skills and a problem-solving mindset to uncover needs and motivations to overcome objections to closing a sale.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory. This is a full time position and visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled