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About the Role
This development role blends customer-facing sales and support with in-depth technical application engineering, preparing individuals for technical and commercial positions. The primary responsibility is to support the sales team by understanding customer needs, solving technical challenges, and specifying automation solutions using Gibson Engineering's product portfolio. This position reports to senior management and works under the mentorship of experienced engineers, gaining exposure to business development, technical support, mechanical design, application engineering, and outside sales functions. The role builds commercial and technical competence for a career in technical customer-facing roles.
Responsibilities
- Perform market and industry research to generate target customer lists and prospective activities to generate sales leads.
- Proactively plan and execute customer interactions, including sales calls, technical presentations, and follow-up support.
- Perform technical feasibility studies, proof-of-concept work, and product demonstrations.
- Apply Gibson Engineering's represented technology and products to solve customer problems and create technical demonstrations.
- Configure, program, and debug automation equipment for demos or support.
- Collaborate with sales engineers and manufacturer resources to define project scope, select products, and generate quotations.
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including troubleshooting.
- Educate customers on products and solutions.
- Support territory and accounts management by documenting activities within the CRM system.
- Continuously learn about the latest automation technology and products.
- Communicate effectively regarding project status and expectations with customers, peers, and management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline OR 3-5 years in a technical sales or engineering support role.
- Strong computer skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
- Familiarity with industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, Machine Vision, Motion Control, Robotics) is a plus.
- Ability to read/understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings; working knowledge of CAD systems is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to sit at a desk, stand in a lab, and spend extended time in a vehicle.
- Must be able to lift equipment, potentially upwards of 70 lbs for demonstrations or setup.
- Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Skills
- Public speaking
- Presentation of technical materials
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Teamwork
- Project organization and management
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Time management
- Technical detail retention
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude
- Technical aptitude
- Ability to use test tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
- Active listening
Location
- Regional travel to customer sites
- US travel for vendor training
Work Type
- Office
- Engineering lab/test environment
- Regional travel
- Periodic US travel
- Evening work
- Weekend work
Experience Level
- 3-5 years in technical sales or engineering support role
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering discipline
About the Company
- Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies.
- Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
- Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.