Technical Sales Associate

Power/mation is a leader in the automation industry, providing innovative solutions across various sectors. They are seeking a Technical Sales Associate to participate in their 12-18 month program that prepares individuals for a career in Outside Sales within the industrial automation field, offering comprehensive training and hands-on experience. Responsibilities Comprehensive Training: The TSA program is designed to give you a deep understanding of our business, products, and technologies. You will receive both on-the-job and formal product training Typical Duties: You'll start in inside sales, providing customer support, preparing quotes, and learning the intricacies of industrial automation. You'll gain experience in our engineering department and fulfillment centers. Finally, you'll have opportunities to shadow successful outside sales representatives Sales Skill Development: You'll be trained in consultative selling, product knowledge, and strategic account development-equipping you with the expertise to transition into a successful career in Outside Sales Constant Growth: This role offers a blend of technical learning and customer interaction. You'll gain insights into how industries operate and how automation solutions improve efficiency, safety, and profitability Skills Motivated, high-energy individuals Excellent communication skills Customer relation skills Background in mechanical or electrical engineering, factory automation, or related fields Passion for learning new technologies Problem-solving skills Strong organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities Technical or engineering degree (or equivalent experience) Company Overview Power/mation provides automation solutions and logic control, inspection, process automation, motion control, and robotics products. It was founded in 1961, and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is