[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All WESCO International jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/) · [Search jobs](/search/) WESCO International · Carol Stream, IL # Sales Manager - Industrial Automation Carol Stream, IL, United States Hybrid Manager or lead Sales Listed on WESCO International’s official careers site. Posted September 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on WESCO International’s careers site →](https://eklm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/34224) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [WESCO International](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/) / Sales Manager - Industrial Automation ## Job description As a Sales Manager - Industrial Automation, you will create, manage, and promote the execution of automation business plans, including execution of objectives and sales goals. You will be responsible for the automation sales team who promotes and technically supports automation products. You will also develop strategic relationships with key customers. ### Responsibilities Recruits, and manages performance of automation sales group. Projects and forecasts expected sales volume for existing and new product lines and customers. Manages sales pipeline for territory to provide enough opportunities to meet sales goals for automation products. Develops strategic relationships with key customers within territory. Analyzes, and understands local market to develop sales campaigns, creates marketing plans, and establishes sales quotas. Liaison between Wesco and automation vendors. Supports territory sales manager in all aspects of disciplined sales management. Prepares periodic sales reports for management showing sales volume, performance to goal, and potential opportunities Qualifications: High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 5 years required electrical industry as a manufacturer or distributor. 5 years required selling, supporting, or using automation product like Rockwell Automation or equivalent manufacturer. Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. Ability to perform analytics on sales history and market information. Strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasion and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills. 2 years preferred technical sales management. Ability to travel up to 25%. ### Working Environment Outside Sales – Work is generally performed in an office environment, but the employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities. Driving may be required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 38 days - Location: Carol Stream, IL, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on WESCO International’s careers site →](https://eklm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/34224) ## More jobs at WESCO International ### [Outside Sales Representative (End User)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/a91e97de725b4dd6bdcd/) Carol Stream, IL, United States ### [Senior Representative - Outside Sales](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/9e40d1c4899d394a6cc8/) Carol Stream, IL, United States ### [Associate Buyer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/9d365c47c2075e2491b7/) Carol Stream, IL, United States ### [Region Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wesco-international/jobs/f9132832ebf689ea8f17/) Carol Stream, IL, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Controls Technical Specialist (Industrial Automation)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/46dbaae73240587c0ea8/) Nestlé · Fairburn, GA, US ### [Controls Technical Specialist I (Industrial Automation)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/e7c65a631878d7484f07/) Nestlé · Flagstaff, AZ, US ### [Industrial Automation- Client Sales Executive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/schneider-electric/jobs/e541e5ef72107ef20a74/) Schneider Electric · Baton Rouge, Louisiana +1 more ### [Lead Sales Engineer - Industrial](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/88790167d91a09b87f96/) Eaton · Houston, Texas, USA ### [Senior Inside Sales Representative – Industrial Valve Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ferguson-enterprises/jobs/57f87bb5641f3ad1128d/) Ferguson Enterprises · Ridgefield, WA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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