About Sync Robotics
Sync Robotics is a Canadian industrial automation company serving manufacturers and industrial facilities across Western Canada and beyond. We help customers improve productivity, safety, and operational performance through robotics, industrial controls, electrical modernization, machine safety, and technical service.
Our team delivers complete automation solutions, including:
- Industrial robotics and automation systems
- PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming
- Electrical control system upgrades
- VFD and motor control solutions
- Machine safety assessments and modernization
- Control panel design and fabrication
- Industrial troubleshooting and field service
As our Alberta presence continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced industrial professional to work directly with customers throughout the province.
Position Summary
The Technical Sales Representative - Industrial Automation works directly with manufacturers and industrial facilities to understand operational challenges and identify opportunities where automation, controls, robotics, electrical upgrades, and automation services can add value.
This role combines technical consultation, customer relationship management, and project coordination. Working closely with Sync Robotics' applications engineering team, you will help customers evaluate potential projects and guide them from initial discussions through solution development.
This position is well suited to someone with experience in industrial automation, controls, electrical systems, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance who enjoys working with customers and solving technical problems.
Responsibilities
Customer Consultation
- Visit manufacturing and industrial facilities throughout Alberta.
- Learn about customer operations, equipment, and production processes.
- Understand operational challenges related to safety, reliability, productivity, and maintenance.
- Recommend practical automation and controls solutions.
Solution Development
Work with Sync Robotics' application engineering team to develop solutions involving:
- Industrial robotics
- PLC and HMI systems
- Industrial controls
- VFDs and motor controls
- Machine safety
- Electrical modernization
- Industrial service and maintenance
Coordinate project discussions from initial concept through proposal development and project execution.
Relationship Management
- Build long-term relationships with industrial customers.
- Maintain regular communication with existing and prospective customers.
- Participate in plant visits, technical meetings, and industry events.
- Collaborate with electrical contractors, engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
Market Awareness
- Stay informed about industrial technologies and automation trends.
- Identify opportunities where Sync Robotics can provide long-term value.
- Share customer feedback with engineering and leadership to support continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Required
- Five or more years of industrial sales experience.
- Experience working with manufacturing or industrial facilities.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical or automation systems.
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Industrial automation
- Controls systems
- PLCs
- HMIs
- Industrial electrical systems
- Robotics
- Machine safety
- Industrial service
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel throughout Alberta.
Preferred
- Technical diploma, engineering technology diploma, journeyperson certification, or engineering degree.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Omron, FANUC, or similar platforms.
- Experience working with engineered industrial projects.
- Established relationships within Alberta's industrial sector are considered an asset.
What Success Looks Like
During your first year you will:
- Develop trusted relationships with manufacturers throughout Alberta.
- Help customers identify opportunities to improve their operations.
- Work with our applications engineering team to develop practical automation solutions.
- Contribute to the continued growth of Sync Robotics' presence in Alberta.
- Build a strong understanding of our customers, industries, and technologies.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive salary
- Performance incentives
- Vehicle allowance
- Expense reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative engineering environment
- Opportunity to help expand Sync Robotics' Alberta operations
Location
Remote within Alberta (Calgary or Edmonton preferred), with regular travel to customer facilities throughout the province.
Pay: $70,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alberta
