Outside Sales Engineer

About Rust Automation & Controls Inc.

Join us for exciting work and competitive wages. Great benefits, family owned, and a friendly team!

Outside Sales Engineer - Bay Area

Rust Automation & Controls, a representative of Endress Hauser Inc., is seeking a dynamic and driven Outside Sales Engineer to join our team covering the Bay Area, South San Fran, Hayward, Dublin, Livermore areas. In this role, you will collaborate with customers across a variety of industries to deliver innovative solutions by promoting and selling the products and services offered by Rust Automation & Controls and our valued manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of all products and solutions offered by Rust Automation & Controls.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to promote products, solutions, and services to commercial, industrial, and municipal accounts within the assigned territory.
• Drive sales growth and gross margin by increasing penetration in existing accounts and establishing relationships with new customers.
• Analyze specifications, application requirements, and related documents to prepare comprehensive quotations in collaboration with the Inside Sales team.
• Conduct joint sales calls with management and manufacturing partners to strengthen relationships and maximize opportunities.
• Perform on-site walkdowns in industrial and commercial environments to understand customer needs and recommend tailored solutions.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM database, including account details, contacts, opportunities, and projects.
• Clearly articulate solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.
  
  

Qualifications

• A technical degree or 2–3 years of experience in industrial sales or a related field.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to set and achieve aggressive goals.
• A positive, resilient, and teachable mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen to customer needs and build lasting relationships.
• Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confidence in working independently from a home office and managing a local territory.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned region, with occasional overnight stays.
• Experience in leveraging internal resources to produce high-quality, collaborative results.
  
  

About Us

Rust Automation & Controls is a family-owned company with a rich history dating back to 1976. Headquartered in West Jordan, UT, we provide industrial automation equipment and solutions to customers across the Western United States. Covering over 2 million square miles, we take pride in fostering a collaborative, family-oriented culture that values work-life balance and continuous innovation.

Why Join Rust Automation & Controls?

• Do you have a pioneering spirit and a drive to grow with a thriving company?
• Are you passionate about working with a motivated team to deliver the best solutions for customers?
• Do you take pride in solving problems and rising to challenges?
• Are you looking for a workplace that values your skills, ambition, and enthusiasm?
  
  

If you answered YES to these questions, Rust Automation & Controls invites you to become part of our family. Together, we’ll push boundaries, exceed expectations, and make a difference for our customers and team.