Rust Automation and Controls is a family-owned industrial instrumentation and automation sales company founded in 1976 and headquartered in West Jordan, Utah. For more than 50 years, we have supported customers across the Western United States with measurement and control solutions that keep critical operations running. While headquartered in Utah, our experienced sales team is located throughout our territory, delivering responsive local support backed by deep technical expertise. We serve industries including oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, manufacturing, food and beverage, and life sciences, offering products, application support, training, and ongoing service.

Position Overview

Position: Outside Sales Engineer
Location: Las Vegas / Southern Nevada

Rust Automation & Controls is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to join our team in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. In this role, you will build relationships, drive sales, and represent leading industrial automation solutions.

Key Objectives

• Develop strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Achieve sales goals through increased revenue and margin
• Execute territory and account strategic planning
• Identify and develop opportunities within the territory

Role & Responsibilities

The Outside Sales Engineer will support customers throughout the Las Vegas / Southern Nevada region, engaging with industrial and commercial end users.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in Rust Automation & Controls’ products and solutions
• Prospect and sell products, solutions, and services to industrial and commercial accounts
• Grow territory sales and margin through in-person visits, video calls, emails, texts, and phone calls
• Re-engage dormant customers using multiple communication channels
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners through calls, emails, webinars, seminars, and on-site visits
• Partner with the Inside Sales Engineering team to provide accurate and timely account information
• Conduct site walkdowns to identify opportunities
• Maintain a CRM database of accounts, contacts, opportunities, and projects
• Effectively present solutions and collaborate with internal teams to execute strategies

Qualifications & Profile

• Technical degree or 2–3 years of industrial sales experience
• Ability to travel within the territory, including occasional overnight trips
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and resilient with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Salesforce, and other CRM tools
• Collaborative mindset to leverage internal resources for results

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation based on education and experience
• Stability and long-term security of a family-owned organization
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company Vehicle

Is This You?

• Do you have a pioneering spirit and thrive in a growing company?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with a motivated team to deliver solutions?
• Do you strive for excellence and enjoy solving problems?

If you answered YES, Rust Automation & Controls wants you to join our family!