Sales Engineer

Festo

Office-Based Sales Engineer focused on driving customer engagement and market growth at Festo in Chicago. Manage leads, target accounts, and channel strategy for sustainable business opportunities.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and customer support within industrial automation, with a strong focus on lead qualification, account management, and relationship building. Proficient in utilizing CRM tools and reporting systems to enhance sales strategies and drive growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Sales ExperienceLead QualificationCRM ProficiencyAccount ManagementInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Lead QualificationAccount ManagementOpportunity AssessmentLead Management ProcessesReporting Systems

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivatedDetail-OrientedCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CRM Tools

Industry Keywords

Industrial AutomationSales ContactChannel StrategyLead GenerationGrowth Opportunity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and contact daily leads from unassigned quotes, CAD leads, call center logs, and other lead-generating reports.
Qualify leads based on market potential, application fit, and long-term growth opportunity.
Document lead outcomes in CRM and provide recommendations for follow-up actions or channel assignment.
Serve as the primary sales contact for 3–5 assigned target accounts in the local region.
Develop account plans to build relationships, uncover opportunities, and increase Festo share of wallet.
Conduct initial discovery, assess growth potential, and recommend channel strategy to the DSM.
Work closely with the DSM to align opportunity qualification with district growth strategies.
Ensure timely follow-up and professional engagement with all assigned leads and accounts.
Build relationships with technical and commercial contacts to position Festo as a trusted automation partner.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in technical sales, inside sales, or customer support within industrial automation or related fields.
Strong ability to qualify opportunities and assess account potential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with technical and commercial stakeholders.
Proficiency with CRM tools, reporting systems, and lead management processes.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple lead sources simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively with DSMs, Sales Engineers, and channel partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Programs
Short-term and Long-term disability
401k
Pet Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational assistance