Job Description

ABOUT FINCH AUTOMATION:

Finch Automation is a family owned, Industrial Automation distributor who has been supplying factory automation solutions that optimize manufacturing processes and machines for over 50 years. Our team is growing due to incredible customer demand for our increased levels of automation and process controls. With cutting-edge innovative products, our technical expertise is proven in solutions that increase our customers’ profitability. Finch has a highly respected reputation in Indiana and Kentucky for supplying top tier electrical and pneumatic automation products, from robotics and motion control to actuators and valves. We have an old-school work ethic and employee care that results in long-tenured customers and content employees. With the workforce shortage manufacturers are facing, factory automation is the answer! We are in a business and technology sweet spot for as far as the eye can see!

ABOUT THE JOB:

We are looking for a Technical Outside Sales Engineer to replace a 20+ year sales-veteran in NE Indiana, including Allen, Dekalb, Steuben, Lagrange and Noble counties

As a Finch Technical Outside Salesperson, you would:

· Travel from your home-based office to manufacturing plants in your assigned territory, expanding business with existing customers and develop new business by researching and cold calling potential customers.

· Regular travel within your 1-hour radius territory to customers, utilizing mostly in-person sales calls, but also virtual meetings when appropriate. Home for supper, sleeping in your own bed 98% of the time.

· Learn your customers’ business goals and objectives, operating systems and manufacturing processes, in order to identify problem areas and become their trusted partner.

· Identify and build professional relationships with decision-makers.

· Collaborate with Inside Sales, technical and sales support internal resources, and Vendor reps to solve customers’ needs. For large projects you would act as “Project Manager” to make sure questions are answered and timelines stay on track.

· Review client activities weekly with Sales Manager, and strategize ways to maximize Sales quarterly

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

High-level Mechanical skills required for success
B.S. in Engineering, Industrial Technology or Mechatronics preferred
OR Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing with a strong mechanical/technical aptitude
OR Associate’s degree in a related technical field with 3+ years job experience with a strong mechanical/technical aptitude
Applicable work experience may be substituted for a college degree
Factory Automation experience highly desired
Technical Sales experience highly desired
Manufacturing and/or robotics experience a plus
Salespeople must live in the stated territory. This is not a remote Sales job.

BENEFITS:

- Competitive compensation that includes Base Salary of $50-75K, plus uncapped Commission. Total Compensation $75-120K, with successful sales performance.

- Generous PTO

- Laptop supplied

- Phone allowance

- Car allowance and Company gas card

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

- 401K with substantial Profit Sharing Plan

IF YOU HAVE high-level Mechanical skills, grit, urgency, internal drive, an entrepreneurial spirit, strategic planning abilities, a high desire to WIN…

IF YOU ARE assertive, persuasive, customer-centric and resilient…

IF YOU WANT a cutting-edge technical career where it’s never the same day twice and you are constantly learning…

Then LET’S TALK! FINCH AUTOMATION could be your perfect life-long Career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Cell phone reimbursement
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Compensation package:

Uncapped commission

Experience level:

2 years

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

How many years of Manufacturing experience do you have, and in what capacity did you work?
Do you live in the stated territory, or have plans to relocate there?
How many years of Factory Automation experience do you have?
Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience: