Outside Sales Representative

Premier Automation LLC•Alpharetta, GA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Premier Automation is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our Alpharetta, GA team, where you will drive business development efforts across the Southeastern U.S. by building relationships, identifying customer challenges, and creating opportunities for our engineering team to deliver automation solutions. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a field-based sales environment, enjoy meeting new people, and are motivated by uncovering new opportunities in industrial settings. Headquartered in Monroeville, PA, Premier Automation is an engineering solutions company that designs and delivers advanced automation systems for global manufacturers. From custom control panels to large-scale SCADA and drive systems, we help customers improve efficiency, reliability, and performance on the plant floor. Our team blends deep technical expertise with a down-to-earth, collaborative culture, offering career growth opportunities, real-world project exposure, and technical challenges that keep you engaged and learning.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of outside sales experience in industrial, electrical, or manufacturing environments
Experience selling physical products, equipment, or industrial solutions
Comfortable working in industrial environments such as manufacturing plants, process facilities, or similar settings
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to quickly build trust and relationships
Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage a territory independently
Curiosity and willingness to learn technical concepts related to automation, controls, and drive systems
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Premier Automation does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Employment is conditional on passing a background check and drug screening, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or selling into industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems environments
Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, drives (VFDs), or related industrial technologies
Experience using CRM tools to manage sales activity and customer relationships
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Prospect new leads through cold calls, networking, and industry events while strengthening existing customer relationships
Develop and expand Premier Automation’s customer base across the Southeastern territory, with a strong focus on Georgia
Conduct in-person visits, plant tours, and site evaluations to understand customer operations and identify potential opportunities
Build rapport with plant managers, maintenance leaders, and operations teams through active listening and thoughtful questions
Identify automation and control system challenges and help validate opportunities for further technical engagement
Coordinate and schedule discovery meetings with internal engineering and operations teams to develop solutions
Maintain CRM data, sales pipelines, and weekly activity reports
Manage your territory, priorities, and outreach strategy independently with minimal supervision
Represent Premier Automation with professionalism and a customer-focused approach in all interactions

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage with a 100% company-paid deductible
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Generous paid time off package including PTO, 10 company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
Vehicle expense allowance included for business-related travel
Education assistance for ongoing professional development
$1,000 employee referral bonuses
Employee wellness programs

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