Field Application Engineer, Automation

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) will provide technical, hands-on expertise to support business opportunities for Phoenix Contact products and applications in industrial automation and electronics industry. The FAE will collaborate with sales teams and customers to expand market penetration and achieve sales targets.

Requirements

• Increase annual sales revenue across all products directly associated with the automation, control, and networking portfolio at customer accounts
• Work in coordination with local Phoenix Contact sales team utilizing joint sales activities, trainings, and mutual action plans to advance the sales of above-mentioned products
• Act as the local technical representative for the above-mentioned products and support the sales team in power-related technical matters
• Drive value-added applications and engineered solutions
• Meet/exceed territory sales quotas as established by the RSM and/or Vice President - Field Sales
• Be proficient in BASE selling skills and implement to build strong customer relationships
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate new business and sustain growth
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate client information
• Effectively communicate with the entire Phoenix Contact team, both verbally and written
• Provide reports to RSM as required
• Deliver presentations and hands-on demonstrations of Phoenix Contact automation, control and networking products, applications, and technology for the purpose of product sales
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge on all Phoenix Contact automation, control, and networking products/solutions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k matching
• Bonus plan
• Generous time off package
• 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Auto allowance
• Life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Assistance