Now Hiring - Rust Automation & Controls Inc - Outside Sales Engineer - Modesto California / Central Valley in San Jose, CA

Full description of the position

Outside Sales Engineer - Modesto/Stockton Rust Automation & Controls, a representative of Endress+Hauser Inc., is seeking a dynamic and driven

• Outside Sales Engineerto join our team covering Modesto and the Central Valley region. In this role, you will collaborate with customers across a variety of industries to deliver innovative solutions by promoting and selling the products and services offered by Rust Automation & Controls and our valued manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

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• Develop a deep understanding of all products and solutions offered by Rust Automation & Controls.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to promote products, solutions, and services to commercial, industrial, and municipal accounts within the assigned territory.
• Drive sales growth and gross margin by increasing penetration in existing accounts and establishing relationships with new customers.
• Analyze specifications, application requirements, and related documents to prepare comprehensive quotations in collaboration with the Inside Sales team.
• Conduct joint sales calls with management and manufacturing partners to strengthen relationships and maximize opportunities.
• Perform on-site walkdowns in industrial and commercial environments to understand customer needs and recommend tailored solutions.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM database, including account details, contacts, opportunities, and projects.
• Clearly articulate solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.

Qualifications

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• A technical degree or 2-3 years of experience in industrial sales or a related field.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to set and achieve aggressive goals.
• A positive, resilient, and teachable mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen to customer needs and build lasting relationships.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confidence in working independently from a home office and managing a local territory.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned region, with occasional overnight stays.
• Experience in leveraging internal resources to produce high-quality, collaborative results.

About Us

: Rust Automation & Controls is a family-owned company with a rich history dating back to 1976. Headquartered in West Jordan, UT, we provide industrial automation equipment and solutions to customers across the Western United States. Covering over 2 million square miles, we take pride in fostering a collaborative, family-oriented culture that values work-life balance and continuous innovation. Why Join Rust Automation & Controls?

• Do you have a pioneering spirit and a drive to grow with a thriving company?
• Are you passionate about working with a motivated team to deliver the best solutions for customers?
• Do you take pride in solving problems and rising to challenges?
• Are you looking for a workplace that values your skills, ambition, and enthusiasm? If you answered YES to these questions, Rust Automation & Controls invites you to become part of our family. Together, we'll push boundaries, exceed expectations, and make a difference for our customers and team.