Sales Engineer — Robotics & Automation Systems

Company: Executive Automation LLC
Website: executiveautomationllc.com
Location: Remote — Lexington, Kentucky, United States (40515)
Engagement: Independent contractor (1099)

About the Opportunity

Executive Automation LLC is seeking a technically minded, results-driven Sales Engineer to grow sales of robotic automation solutions and related services. You’ll work with manufacturers and other industrial customers to understand their processes, identify automation opportunities, and recommend solutions ranging from design licenses and simulations to complete robotic system builds.

This role combines consultative selling with technical discovery and customer coordination. It’s a good fit for someone comfortable discussing engineering concepts with customers and guiding complex opportunities toward a clear business case.

What You’ll Sell

• Robotic automation design licenses
• Consulting services
• Simulations
• Robotic automation system builds
• Robots

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customer opportunities in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, environmental, and related engineering markets.
• Engage prospects to understand production needs, workflows, constraints, and automation goals.
• Recommend appropriate products and services, coordinating technical input where needed.
• Present proposals and explain the operational value of automation solutions.
• Manage opportunities from initial outreach through negotiation and close.
• Maintain accurate pipeline and activity records.
• Build relationships with customer stakeholders, including engineering, operations, and management teams.
• Work toward the company’s annual sales target.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing technical roles.
• Ability to communicate technical offerings clearly to both engineering and business audiences.
• Strong prospecting, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with robotics, automation, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or industrial systems is an advantage.
• Self-directed and effective working remotely.

Compensation and Sales Targets

• Annual sales goal: $1,000,000
• Typical sale value: $100,000–$600,000
• Typical sales cycle: 1–4 weeks
• Commission: 20% per sale
• Monthly retainer: Based on 120 hours per month
• Hiring bonus: None

Confirm retainer amount, commission terms, payment timing, and any eligibility conditions directly with Executive Automation LLC.

Application

To be considered, submit a résumé and a brief note describing your sales experience and familiarity with robotics, automation, or technical engineering solutions. Compensation is 20 percent of every sale brought in. If you are up to the challenge please apply!