Control System & IIoT Sales Engineer

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Denver, CO
Remote
1-3 Years Experience
Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Sales Engineer role focusing on PLCnext Control and IIoT platforms for Phoenix Contact in the Southwest region. Responsible for meeting/exceeding sales targets, developing IIoT ecosystem partners, and training sales teams on product offerings. Requires travel and strong technical background in industrial automation systems.
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Who We Are | Our Culture

When you join Phoenix Contact, you join a team of visionaries who are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation. Our mission is to create solutions for electrification, networking, and automation to contribute to a world in which renewable energy is available for the benefit of everybody. We create solutions for the challenges of today.

We are a team of passionate and welcoming people with vastly diverse backgrounds, who value honesty, friendliness, and trusting partnerships. We work together to promote a culture of entrepreneurial freedom that allows us to control our own destiny. We thrive in an inclusive environment where we recognize that our people are our biggest asset.

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Job Summary
This role acts as the sales leadership the dynamic new PLCnext Control and related platforms and spearheads Phoenix Contact’s IIoT value proposition delivery to internal field sales roles, rep partners, distribution partners, and customers. This position supports the creation and support of the Phoenix Contact IIoT ecosystem including Cloud providers, complementary software partners, and specialized integration and service companies.

This is a regional based role responsible for New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and the southern parts of California and Nevada.

Responsibilities

  • Meet/exceed Control Human Machine Interface products in assigned territory in concert with regional sales team
  • Meet/exceed IIoT related sales growth objectives as established by your manager.
  • Take direction from Snr. IIoT Solutions BDM to actively develop new IIoT ecosystem partners.
  • Act as IIoT/Digitalization ambassador in your territory.
  • Take lead in training PxC Sales and channel partners in PxC Control, HMI & IIoT value proposition and offering.

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree required. Engineering degree preferred.
  • Strong understanding of industrial automation systems
  • Strong background in PLC programming and operation
  • Knowledge of cloud architecture as related to IIoT applications desired.
  • Superior computer skills and Windows based applications (Word, Excel, PP
  • Demonstrated ability to work in sales / business development environment in harmony with company and channel sales counterparts.
  • High level language and Linux programming experience desired.
  • Strong understanding of IIoT/ Industry 4.0/ Smart Factory.
  • Familiarity with Phoenix Contact products, systems, solutions.

Essential Job Functions

  • Must be able to travel via airplane.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate an automobile for up to six hours at a time.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs (sample, demos, literature)
  • Must be able to travel overnight 25-30% + or as dictated by assigned territory.

What’s in it for you?

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, bonus plan and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, auto allowance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, assistance, and more!

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Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:

Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Director of Organization Development and Talent Acquisition or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.


Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Top Skills

Plc Programming
The Company
Berlin
8,073 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Phoenix Contact is an independent, global market leader with headquarters in Blomberg, Germany. More than 20,000 enthusiastic people around the world develop, produce, and sell our creative solutions in connection technology, electronics, and automation.

The "Phoenix terminals"​ and "Phoenix connectors"​ are known worldwide. We see our work as a contribution to designing a smart world. A global network in more than 100 countries guarantees the important proximity to our customers.

Our innovative products and solutions are characterized by high quality. Users in many industrial fields – electric-mobility, mechanical engineering, wind energy, solar energy, building automation, cyber security, automotive – trust Phoenix Contact products.
Here you will find important information and news about Industry 4.0 (Smart Factory, Internet of Things), building management, e-mobility, energy transfer and many other areas in which you will find Phoenix Contact products. The success of the company is primarily based on our employees’ performance.
Become part of the team and shape the future with us. Find the right opportunity in our job offer and pursue your career at Phoenix Contact

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