Control System & IIoT Sales Engineer

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Job SummaryThis 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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