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We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our \"Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast\" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.\nJob Responsibilities / Essential Functions of the Role\nAchieve a defined sales quota for both current and prospective customers within the assigned territory.\n\nMeet activity-based business objectives, including customer visits, new customer acquisition, and new product introductions.\n\nProspect new sales opportunities through cold and warm leads, cultivate prospects, and schedule customer site visits with the goal of securing purchase orders.\n\nTravel to customer manufacturing facilities to demonstrate Cognex products, review applications, and provide technical solutions.\n\nCapture competitive information and update project details in the CRM system.\n\nSupport trade shows and marketing events to generate qualified leads.\n\nGenerate leads for other Cognex sales teams by identifying complex vision applications beyond the scope of assigned ID and Vision Sensor products.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nStrong interest in a career in technical sales.\n\nAction- and results-oriented mindset.\n\nAbility to solve technical problems and learn new automation technologies.\n\nAbility to work independently in a field sales environment with limited overnight travel (up to 20%).\n\nWillingness to relocate and pursue career opportunities outside of familiar surroundings.\n\nEffective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.\n\nAlignment with Cognex culture: Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast.\n\nPC proficiency with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.\n\nMinimum Education and Work Experience Required\n2+ years of technical sales experience (machine vision preferred)\n\nFour-year college degree from a reputable university.\n\nSTEM/Engineering major preferred, but not required.\n\nMust be able to visit multiple customer accounts in a single day using one's own means of transportation.\n\nA reasonable estimate of the OTE salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 194,000 USD. 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