Positioner & Gripper Sales Associate

**This location is in Kaukauna, WI, relocation, or daily commute required. **

Location: Kaukauna, WI

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay rate: based on experience

Benefits: 401 K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Life Insurance

Title: Positioner and Gripper Sales Associate
Department: Positioner and Grippers
Reports To: Director of Welding Positioners & Non-Metallic Fabrication

General Purpose of the Job:

Seeking a motivated and customer-focused Positioner and Gripper Sales Associate to support the sales and growth of our automation, tooling, and material handling product lines. This role serves as a key resource for customers seeking positioners, grippers, and related automation solutions. The ideal candidate will combine technical aptitude with strong sales and relationship-building skills to identify customer needs, recommend solutions, and support projects from quotation through delivery.

Summary of Major Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Promote and sell positioners, and grippers
• Respond to customer inquiries, requests for quotations, and technical questions.
• Review customer specifications and application requirements to recommend appropriate solutions.
• Generate accurate sales quotes, proposals, and product recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Follow up on quotations and sales opportunities to maximize order conversion.
• Maintain customer records and sales activities within the company ERP system.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Assist customers with troubleshooting and product support as needed.
• Coordinate order processing, delivery schedules, and customer communications.
• Participate in trade shows, customer visits, and industry events when required.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals and performance metrics.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of sales, customer service, industrial equipment, manufacturing, or automation experience preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and product information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience selling industrial automation products, grippers, robotic tooling, positioners, or custom-engineered solutions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial applications.
• Experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs), integrators, or manufacturing customers.
• Familiarity with robotics and automated assembly systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 49 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally overnight for customer visits, trade shows, and business meetings.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Technical Aptitude
• Consultative Selling
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration

• Other Requirements/ Key Competencies:

  • Ability to use Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, Photoshop or similar, Power Point

  • Self-motivated

  • Good listener

  • Treats other with respect

  • Manage difficult or emotional customer situations

  • Meets commitments

  • Keeps emotions under control

  • Monitors own work to ensure quality

  • Demonstrates initiative

  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

  Equipment Used:

  • Basic Office Equipment: (e.g., multiline phone, computer, copier, fax, scanner, etc.)

  • Vehicles (e.g., automotive, truck)

  Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Work Environment:

  Indicate how often the following physical demands are required to perform the Essential job Responsibilities.

  C=Constantly F=Frequently O=Occasionally R=Rarely

  Physical Demands

  • Standing F

  • Walking F

  • Sitting O

  • Lifting R

  • Carrying R

  • Pushing R

  • Pulling R

  • Climbing O

  • Balancing R

  • Stooping O

  • Kneeling O

  • Crouching F

  • Crawling R

  • Reaching F

    Physical Strength

  • Handling F

  • Little Physical Effort – 10lbs or less F

  • Grasping R

  • Light Work – up to 20lbs R

  • Feeling F

  • Medium Work – up to 50lbs R

  • Talking O

  • Heavy Work – up to 100lbs R

  • Hearing F

  • Very Heavy Work– above 100lbs R

  • Repetitive Motions F

  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination C

    Environmental Conditions

  • Extreme Cold O

  • Extreme Heat O

  • Temperature Changes O

  • Wet R

  • Humid R

  • Noise R

  • Vibration R

  • Hazards O

  • Atmospheric Conditions O

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Personal Protective Equipment Required:

  • __ C__Steel Toe Work Boots

  • ___C___Hearing Protection

  • ___C___Safety Eyeglasses

  • ___R___Welding Coat

  • ___R___Respirator

  • __ _C___Other PPE’s (explain) Gloves

    Safety:

  All TEAM employees are required to follow all of TEAM’s safety policies and procedures for their safety and the safety of others.

  Disclaimer:

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

  The work location is the employee’s home and various customer sites. The employee has a responsibility to keep their home office maintained in a safe and orderly fashion. While on customer sites, the employee is expected to follow all safety requirements of the customer.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Team Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.