Sales Engineer / Outside Sales

Job Overview

New York Region


Empire Automation Systems is seeking a motivated and technically oriented salesperson to support and grow industrial automation business within the New York region. This role is responsible for developing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and promoting automation solutions including robotics, motion control, machine vision, sensors, pneumatic components, safety products, and integrated systems.


The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with manufacturers, solving customer challenges, and collaborating with engineering, supplier, and internal sales teams to deliver value-driven automation solutions.


Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:


  • Robotics
  • Machine vision systems
  • Motion control and servo systems
  • Sensors and industrial networking
  • Pneumatics and electric actuators
  • Industrial safety systems
  • PLCs and HMI platforms
  • End-of-arm tooling and gripping systems
  • Laser marking or identification systems

Job Qualifications


  • Associate’s degree, technical training, or equivalent industry experience preferred.
  • 2+ years of industrial sales, automation, manufacturing, or technical support experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to understand manufacturing processes and automation applications.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally within the territory.

Job Responsibilities


  • Develop and maintain relationships with OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturing customers.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned territory or accounts.
  • Promote industrial automation products and solutions from key supplier partners.
  • Support customers with product selection, technical recommendations, and application discussions.
  • Collaborate with applications engineers and supplier specialists on complex opportunities.
  • Prepare quotations, follow up on proposals, and support project execution.
  • Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
  • Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and sales activity within CRM systems.
  • Participate in supplier training programs, trade shows, and industry events.
  • Work closely with internal customer service and operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Preferred industrial automation product and technology experience