Join Our Team as a Sales Manager at Johnson Electric!

Location: Vandalia, Ohio, USA REMOTE-Must come onsite occasionally for sales meetings, internal/customer projects

Travel: Up to 50% across NORTH AMERICA

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:

As our next Sales Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of driving growth in our warehouse automation product line across North America. Your expertise in technical sales and automation technologies will be crucial in engaging new customers, identifying inefficiencies, and presenting solutions that can increase throughput in conveyance and sortation lines by up to 250%.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conduct market research to identify and target potential clients in warehouse automation
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to penetrate new markets
• Build relationships through networking, outreach, and industry events
• Qualify leads and assess client requirements and pain points
• Provide technical expertise and consultation on automation solutions
• Prepare and deliver customized sales presentations and demonstrations
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to close deals
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Collect market and customer feedback to guide product development and marketing
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activity

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minor in Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, in the fields of warehouse automation, industrial automation, material handling.

• Strong technical understanding of automation technologies, conveyors, sortation equipment, and industrial systems

• Proven track record of acquiring new clients without pre-existing contacts
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, with analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in international warehouse automation markets
• Background in advanced automation product launches

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.