E. TN Outside - Senior Sales Engineer

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Knoxville, TN, USA
In-Office
54K-103K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Industrial • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Drives sales growth for industrial automation solutions across Eastern Tennessee. Manages OEM and distributor accounts, develops customer relationships, leads sales processes, presents products and services, creates account plans and forecasts, maintains CRM data, prepares market reports, and collaborates with internal teams on tailored customer strategies. The role is customer-facing, requires regular regional travel and occasional extended stays, and involves lifting products or displays up to 50 pounds.
Summary Generated by Built In

Territory: Eastern Tennessee

This position supports customers throughout the assigned territory and requires regular travel within the region.

 

PURPOSE

The Senior Sales Engineer is responsible for representing SMC in all business activities associated with new, current, and distributor account development. This position also has the responsibility to create and develop new business, new relationships to increase market share and obtain annual growth.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Retains and profitably grows sales through proactive management of medium to large size OEM accounts

Meet or exceed annual growth expectations on a consistent basis

  • Presents all of SMC’s capabilities, services and products to current and prospective target customers
  • Serves as the primary contact for assigned customers and is responsible for customer growth
  • Represents the voice of the customer’s needs and goals within the organization
  • Leads all aspects of the sales process, calling upon others to assist in solution development
  • Own and manage customer relationship
  • Develop and execute detailed customer action plan and forecast as required
  • Maintains/creates very strong and deep-rooted relationships with key decision makers within designated strategic target accounts; recognized and respected by customer’s top management team within top rated accounts
  • Effectively utilize SMC tools and resources to ensure organizational consistency and efficiency
  • Complete market reports as new and relevant information becomes available
  • Manage SMC assets appropriately and be able to successfully calculate ROI using the RINGI process
  • Have passed all training required by SMC
  • Be competent in all SMC sales philosophy, strategies, and tactics
  • Use and accurately maintain CRM: sales calls, projects, opportunities, contacts, lead, success reports, to align customer data regionally, globally as necessary
  • Successfully complete other duties as prescribed by the Branch Manager/Sales Manager
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored strategies aligned with client and company goals
  • Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure timely and successful deployment of customer initiatives

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Customer facing position; with the majority time spent at customer site
  • Potential travel with some extended stay away from home
  • Physically capable of lifting SMC products and displays up to 50 lbs.

 

The Senior Sales Engineer plays a crucial role in driving client satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth through the strategic deployment of automation solutions. By fostering strong relationships and delivering value-added services, the Senior Sales Engineer contributes to the overall success and expansion of the company's industrial automation business.

 

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $54,495–$103,236 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

This position is also eligible to participate in SMC's Sales Incentive Program (SIP) and includes a company-provided vehicle with company-paid maintenance and fuel.

SMC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; paid time off and paid holidays; life and disability insurance; and other employee benefits and programs.

 

For Internal Use Only: Sales001

Skills Required

  • Regular travel throughout the assigned Eastern Tennessee territory, including potential extended stays away from home
  • Ability to work primarily at customer sites in a customer-facing capacity
  • Ability to lift SMC products and displays weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Successful completion of all required SMC training
  • Competence with SMC sales philosophies, strategies, and tactics
  • Accurate use and maintenance of CRM records
  • Experience developing and managing OEM accounts and customer relationships
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The Company
1,160 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

SMC Corporation of America is the North American arm of SMC Corporation, a global manufacturer of pneumatic, control, and process components used in industrial automation. Its product portfolio includes air cylinders and solenoid valves, while its sales and engineering organization supports automation, controls, and process applications. The company serves industrial customers through manufacturing, technical expertise, and sales operations across the United States and Canada.

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