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Technical Sales - Entry Level - $85K 1st Yr

Confidential Client•Robotics & Automation
Entry LevelFull-timeHybrid$82,169
Saint Francis, Wisconsin
5 Days Ago

This entry-level Technical Sales role involves identifying and qualifying clients in industrial automation sectors such as robotics and automotive. The position requires developing a strong understanding of customers' business models and managing territory through phone and video meetings, offering a collaborative environment with a competitive compensation package.

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Description

About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Industrial Automation (sensors & controls manufacturing).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


About the Role

This is an entry-level Technical Sales opportunity focused on industrial automation products (sensors, scanners, and controls). You will engage with engineers and decision-makers across manufacturing, robotics, EV, wastewater management, automotive, and other process-driven industries. This is a fast-paced, collaborative sales role with structured training, clear growth paths, and strong first‑year earning potential.


What You’ll Do

You will support territory development and new client qualification using phone and video-based sales outreach. Key responsibilities include:

  • Identify and qualify prospective customers and opportunities
  • Develop a clear understanding of customers’ business models and technical needs
  • Conduct discovery and product conversations over phone and video meetings
  • Communicate product value to engineering and operations stakeholders
  • Work closely with internal technical resources to scope solutions

Qualifications

We’re looking for motivated, customer-focused early-career candidates with technical curiosity:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field
  • Customer-service or client-facing experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical product details
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Self-motivated, coachable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $61,000 per year (base)
  • On-target first-year compensation: approximately $85,000 (base + incentives)
  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Company Culture

Our client emphasizes an employee-first culture and work‑life balance. They prioritize customer loyalty and partner with customers to help them succeed. You’ll join a global organization with a collaborative, training-oriented environment and long-term growth opportunities.


Additional Details

  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Industry: Industrial Automation (sensors & controls manufacturing)
  • This role focuses on territory coverage through remote/virtual meetings (phone/video)

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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