Posted Sep 28, 2026

Sales Engineer - Automation Machinery

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A global automation machinery distributor is currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sales Engineer to join our team. This is a direct hire, permanent and onsite position. Sales Engineer Key Responsibilities : Cultivate new customers in North Carolina and Virginia and service existing customers. Make contact with potential or existing customers and demonstrate products to customer. Develop and execute sales plan for the territory. Discuss requirements and technical needs with customer. Provide input to engineering team for projects requiring in-depth engineering. Generate quotations and proposals for customer. Attend and prepare for trade shows and follow up on trade show leads. Other job duties are assigned as needed Sales Engineer Qualifications: Has solid customer base and contacts for industrial equipment/components in North Carolina with ability to start sales activity immediately. Candidate will work from home office in NC area. Periodic meetings at head office in Greenville, SC will occur. At least 2+ years of industrial sales experience. Proactive sales skills with ability to cultivate new customers. Technical aptitude and ability to work with metric and imperial units. Ability to take notes, make outline sketches of customer requirements, and relay back to engineering. Knowledge of drawings or experience with CAD systems is desirable Japanese language skills are plus Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.