Automation Sales Manager
Role Overview
As an Automation Sales Manager, you will be responsible for revenue growth and market expansion within your territory.
You will develop and execute a strategic territory plan, build deep knowledge of the regional manufacturing landscape, and establish trusted relationships with manufacturers, integrators, and strategic partners.
You will work directly with customers to evaluate automation opportunities, define project requirements, and collaborate with Engineering and Solutions teams to develop system concepts.
You will also lead commercial negotiations and own the full sales cycle from initial engagement through contract execution.
This is an individual contributor role responsible for driving territory growth, building a strong pipeline, and delivering consistent revenue performance.
In this role you will:
• Own and execute a regional territory strategy to drive pipeline growth and revenue attainment
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities within SMB and mid-market manufacturing accounts
• Lead consultative discovery conversations and on-site meetings with manufacturing decision makers
• Develop tailored automation solutions in partnership with Solutions and Engineering teams
• Advance opportunities through the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract execution
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships across plant, operations, and ownership stakeholders
• Represent Formic at industry events and trade shows to expand regional market presence
• Maintain accurate CRM data, pipeline visibility, and forecast accuracy
• Analyze regional manufacturing trends, competitor activity, and buyer dynamics to refine territory strategy
What makes you a great fit:
• Proven success in full-cycle B2B sales with consistent revenue attainment
• Experience owning and growing a geographic territory independently
• Demonstrated ability to proactively build pipeline in new or underpenetrated markets
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and industrial buying processes
• Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder buying committees and technical decision makers
• Analytical mindset with the ability to quantify value and clearly communicate ROI
• Proficiency with Salesforce or comparable CRM systems
• Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 75 percent within the assigned region
• Comfort operating in a fast-growth environment with evolving processes and priorities
Full Job Posting
Our Total Rewards:
At Formic, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package for full-time, U.S.-based team members, including:
Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy
Compensation Philosophy
Formic’s pay and equity packages are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a meaningful part of our mutual investment: when Formic succeeds, so do you.
Final offers are customized based on experience, geographic location, market considerations, and a candidate’s preferred balance of cash and equity. Our goal is to attract and reward top talent who will have significant impact, and we are open to thoughtful discussions to align on the right structure.
What we look for:
- We’re building this company from the ground up, and every person we hire has an outsized impact on our culture, performance, and trajectory. While each team member brings unique strengths and perspectives, we look for people who align with our Operating Principles and embody them in action. If this sounds like you, Formic may be the right place for you!
- Fearless Optimism: You make bold bets and default optimistic. You believe in the mission, aren’t paralyzed by risk, and fear inaction more than failure. You see ambiguity as opportunity and bring energy to building what doesn’t yet exist.
- Create the Magic: You absorb complexity so customers don’t have to. Whether your customer is external or internal, you focus on delivering experiences that are clear, fast, value-added, and outcome-driven. You don’t say “not my job.” You make things work.
- Today, Not Tomorrow: You have a bias to action. You close the loop. You take extreme ownership. You understand that speed compounds, and you don’t confuse activity with results.
- Seek Truth: You think from first principles. You value data over ego and strong opinions loosely held. You’re willing to challenge assumptions, including your own, in pursuit of the best answer.
- Made of Rubber: You are resolute and adaptable. When things break or priorities shift, you rebound stronger. You treat setbacks as learning moments and move forward with grit.
- One Formic: You operate without silos. You practice radical helpfulness, document clearly, and make clean handoffs. You assume positive intent and prioritize team success over individual credit.
- Equal Opportunity Employment:
- Formic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person’s merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to [email protected].
- AI Use:
- At Formic, fairness and transparency are at the heart of our hiring process. We use AI-powered tools in some interviews to help our teams evaluate candidate responses, but all final hiring decisions are made by humans. You can learn more about how AI is used in our recruitment process by reviewing our AI Hiring Disclosure linked here.
About Formic
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Formic
Robotics Field Service Technician
Minneapolis, USA
Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longe
IT & Workplace Operations Lead
Naperville, USA
Formic is seeking an IT & Workplace Operations Lead to own employee technology, office systems, workplace operations, security coordination, and vendor relationships. The role requires hands-on experience across Mac and
Mechanical Engineer
, USA
Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longe
Mechanical Design Engineer
, USA
Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longe
Mechanical Project Engineer
, USA
Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longe
IT & Workplace Operations Lead
, USA
Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longe
Customer Success Manager
Chicago, USA
Robotics Field Service Technician
Minneapolis, USA
IT & Workplace Operations Lead
Naperville, USA
Robotics Deployment Project Manager
Chicago, USA
Mechanical Engineer
, USA
Mechanical Design Engineer
, USA
Mechanical Project Engineer
, USA
IT & Workplace Operations Lead
, USA