Sales Manager

Company Description CONTEL specializes in advanced industrial and manufacturing automation solutions that help organizations improve competitiveness and operational efficiency. The company supports customers in reducing operating expenses (OPEX) and energy consumption through upgraded automation systems, smart electrical distribution boxes, and optimized building management systems (BMS). CONTEL’s expertise spans process automation, motion control, industrial automation, MES and information solutions, machine vision, robotics, CEMS, and power control. By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as MES software, machine vision, robotics, and continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), CONTEL enables sustainable, high-quality production for a wide range of industries. The company is focused on delivering measurable value through automation projects that enhance productivity, asset availability, and long-term competitiveness.
Role Description The Sales Manager at CONTEL is a full-time, on-site role based in Petah Tikva, responsible for driving sales growth across the company’s automation and industrial solutions portfolio. The person in this role will manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualifying leads, conducting customer meetings, preparing proposals, and negotiating contracts. Day-to-day activities include building and maintaining relationships with key accounts, understanding customer manufacturing challenges, and collaborating with technical and engineering teams to craft tailored automation solutions. The Sales Manager will monitor market trends, develop sales strategies, and provide accurate forecasts and reports to management. This role also involves representing CONTEL at industry events, presenting solution capabilities, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction throughout project delivery.
Qualifications

• Strong sales and account management skills, including prospecting, relationship building, and contract negotiation.
• Experience selling industrial automation, process control, robotics, MES, or related technology solutions.
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and translate customer needs into technical solution proposals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with technical teams.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in B2B or industrial markets.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities in parallel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Comfortable working on-site in Petah Tikva and visiting customer facilities as needed.
• Experience with CRM systems and basic proficiency in MS Office or similar productivity tools.
• Prior experience in energy management, machine vision, CEMS, BMS, or motion control solutions is an advantage.