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Sales Engineer

Phoenix Contact
Houston, Texas
Full Time
Posted December 19, 2025
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Job Description

The Sales Engineer OEM is a technical sales professional responsible for driving product sales, building customer relationships, providing technical support, and identifying growth opportunities within assigned accounts in the industrial automation sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive sales of Phoenix Contact products by identifying growth opportunities and building customer relationships.
  • Support the sales process through technical support, proposals, presentations, and product demonstrations.
  • Maintain and update CRM systems to track customer interactions, opportunities, and sales activities.

Requirements

  • Four-year degree; a technical discipline preferred and/or equivalent industry experience, with an emphasis on end-user experience.
  • 1 to 3 years minimum sales experience in the industrial automation controls or end-user marketplace.
  • A strong engineering background or technical degree is essential, providing the foundation for understanding complex products and solutions.
  • Experience working with distribution is preferred.
  • Must be able to travel via airplane and automobile for up to six hours at a time, including overnight travel 20-25 nights per year.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to conduct a minimum of 16 to 20 sales calls per week within assigned accounts.
  • Must be able to develop and maintain a working knowledge of all Phoenix Contact products and solutions.
  • Must be able to qualify and follow up on all opportunities and quotations within the assigned account portfolio.
  • Must be able to demonstrate technical competence on all products and solutions within the area of focus.
  • Must be punctual and maintain regular and on-time attendance.
  • Must comply with company dress code guidelines.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k matching
Bonus plan
Generous time off package
16 weeks fully paid maternity leave
10 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Auto allowance
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance

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