Technical Sales Engineer – Southern United States
Contract type
Permanent
Department
Sales
As part of our continued growth in the United States, we are seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Engineer to strengthen our presence across the Southern United States and support the expansion of our business.
Senstronic is a global technology company specializing in industrial electronics, sensing solutions, and automation technologies. We design, manufacture, and distribute innovative products worldwide, helping customers improve safety, efficiency, and performance in demanding industrial environments.
Headquartered in France, with production sites across Europe and subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, the United States, Italy, South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico, we serve leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers while expanding into industries such as agricultural equipment, rail transportation, and industrial automation.
Mission
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will serve as both a trusted technical advisor and a strategic business partner for our customers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow sales opportunities within automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial accounts
- Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities throughout your assigned territory
- Build long-term customer relationships and become a trusted technical resource
- Promote Senstronic's innovative sensing and automation solutions through customer meetings, product demonstrations, and technical presentations
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, and international teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
- Lead the complete sales cycle, from prospecting and opportunity qualification through negotiation and contract award
- Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting using Salesforce CRM
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify new business opportunities
Desired profile
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience
- Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or account management within an industrial environment
- Automotive industry experience (OEMs, Tier suppliers) is highly preferred
- Experience selling technical or engineered solutions to industrial customers
- Strong understanding of consultative and solution-based selling approaches
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand customer applications and challenges
- Entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven approach
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently
- Ability to build relationships across multiple customer levels, from engineers to executive leadership
Language Requirements
- Fluent English required
- Spanish language skills are a plus
- Additional languages are considered an asset
Travel & Flexibility
- Territory-based role covering the Southern United States
- Valid driver's license
- Approximately 70–80% customer-facing travel
- Home-office based position with significant autonomy
Specific advantages
- Join a growing global company with an entrepreneurial culture
- Work with leading automotive and industrial manufacturers
- Gain exposure to international projects and teams
- Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and ownership of your territory
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus incentive, and company vehicle allowance
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Build the future with us
Join a team that brings technology to life in the service of industrial performance.
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