Electric Actuation Subject Matter Expert

Emerson•Houston, TX

10d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electric Actuation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead growth initiatives across the Americas for Emerson’s Actuation Technologies Business Unit. This individual will bring deep expertise in selling and servicing electric actuators, application engineering, and technical product knowledge to drive competitive displacement and implement strategic market penetration plans. The SME will collaborate with the sales organization to deliver impactful product training, develop tailored application solutions, and provide technical support to customers, while also partnering with the Product Management Team to ensure product development aligns with evolving market demands. This role offers location flexibility within the United States and reports directly to the Americas Sales Director.

Requirements

3+ years of proven electrical actuator sales experience with trackable results
Demonstrates mechanical and electrical troubleshooting proficiency
English language proficiency for professional presentations and communication
Ability to deliver clear and engaging presentations to customers or teams
Growth minded individual with strong selling and results oriented focus
Ability to collaborate, influence and execute across matrixed organizations
Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
Travel up to 75%
Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Responsibilities

Drive order growth into new and diverse markets for Actuation Technologies.
Strengthen distribution channel partners’ proficiency in selling and servicing electric actuators through varied training formats.
Develop MRO business by demonstrating the installed base via regular site visits and walk-downs.
Capture customer and competitor intelligence to generate sales leads and displace competition.
Accelerate growth through obsolescence planning, upgrades, retrofits, and competitive displacement programs.
Promote Actuation Technologies’ products, solutions, and services by participating in trade shows, fairs, and conferences.
Support field service teams with testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of electric actuators.
Collaborate with Internal Sales and product support teams to ensure customer satisfaction, represent the voice of the customer, and uphold business ethics, Go Boldly culture, and trade compliance standards.