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[Apply on Emerson Electric’s careers site →](https://hdjq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26012322) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Emerson Electric](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/) / District Sales Manager - Industrial Automation - TN, GA, SC (Remote) ## Job description If you are a Sales professional, looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! This is a Remote based role covering Eastern TN, down to Atlanta, GA area, up through SC. This role would ideally located in Chattanooga, TN. The Industrial Automation District Sales Manager (DSM) will be responsible for leading and growing an established territory covering customers and channel partners. Technology focus would be pneumatic and electric motion control. Come join Emerson's Fluid Motion Control (FLMC) Salesforce and have an opportunity to excel in this fast-paced, performance-based, multicultural team environment, delivering value to the industries we serve! In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Sales Execution: Develop and implement effective sales strategies and plans to exceed sales targets within the assigned territory for Factory Automation Market. Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities and market trends and capitalize on them to drive revenue growth. Build and maintain a sales pipeline, with a consistent focus on new customer acquisition, opportunity creation and closure. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay ahead of the competition. ### Customer Relationship Management Actively engage channel partners with a focus on sales and market share growth; hold them accountable to sales targets, activity levels, and joint business development plans. Maintain strong relationships with existing Factory Automation key customers. Understand customer needs, provide technical expertise, and offer solutions that align with their requirements. Address customer concerns and issues promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. ### Sales Reporting and Forecasting Prepare regular sales reports, including sales activity, customer feedback, and Factory Automation market trends analysis. Provide accurate sales forecasts and participate in the annual budgeting process. ### Industry Knowledge and Product Expertise Deep understanding of pneumatic and/or electric motion control technology. Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies related to Motion Control. Key brands include AVENTICS, Numatics and AFAG. Develop a deep understanding of FLMC product portfolio supporting Factory Automation Industries such as Packaging, Discrete Manufacturing. Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to customers, showcasing the value proposition of Emerson's products and solutions. ### Who You Are You set aggressive goals and have high standards. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You work through formal and informal channels to build broad-based relationships and support. ### For This Role, You Will Need Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industrial sales experience. A minimum of 2 years of related sales experience. Technical proficiency with the ability to understand technical issues and troubleshoot problems Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust and close deals. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel and Power Point. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience. The ability to successfully work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Willingness and ability to travel 50% with overnight and extended travel days within the assigned territory. Valid U.S. driver's license. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future ### Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Bachelor’s degree. Automation sales experience. Experience selling pneumatic and electric motion control. Mechanical, electrical, process control, fluid power or fluid control technical aptitude. ### Our Culture & Commitment to You At Emerson, our employee’s passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - 105,000 plus bonus, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the role. At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #LI-AN1 #LI-Remote ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 18 days - Location: Chattanooga, TN, United States - Work arrangement: Remote - Pay: $90,000 - 105,000[Apply on Emerson Electric’s careers site →](https://hdjq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26012322) ## Hiring at Emerson Electric - Open jobs: 1,331 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026 [All Emerson Electric jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Emerson Electric ### [District Sales Manager - Motion Control - MN & IA - Remote](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/5ce57eec90b21c807262/) Minneapolis, MN, United States ### [Field Device Management Sales Enablement Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/057327962eb2a532c4ce/) Austin, TX, United States ### [Global Project & Strategic Account Sales Manager - Remote](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/b3dff933e7f6e7f2ede1/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Graduate Sales Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/164275b5c69f2236a2c1/) Austin, TX, United States ### [Inside Sales Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/78035a206f1699240a71/) Shakopee, MN, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [District Leader, FS (Division 09 Region 53 District 02)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/568795515426072c012b/) CVS Health · Field-California ### [DISTRICT HR SPECIALIST District 4 ( Omaha, NE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/c79792624266fd0ee766/) Kroger · Omaha, NE, United States ### [District Leader, FS - Arlington, VA (Division 02 Region 17 District 02)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/4379b4dfa3d2968a06d3/) CVS Health · Field-Virginia ### [District Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/autozone/jobs/dd0141f81eb5cb0ee27b/) AutoZone · Charlotte, NC, United States ### [District Sales Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/73b3b0a426758dd188a2/) Genuine Parts · Denver, CO [Jobs in Chattanooga, TN](/locations/us/tn/chattanooga/)[Jobs in Tennessee](/locations/us-tn/)[Sales jobs](/functions/sales/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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