Regional Sales Manager – CNC & Industrial Automation

About the role

GATES is seeking a high‑performance Regional Sales Manager to expand its presence in Venezuela across CNC controls, optical encoders and digital industrial solutions. You will lead the full sales cycle, promote Industry 4.0 technologies and act as the primary technical‑commercial liaison for the territory.

Key responsibilities

• Grow market share for CNC systems, feedback (encoder) solutions, servo drives and digital monitoring platforms.
• Identify and develop new OEM, integrator, distributor and end‑user accounts.
• Manage prospecting, technical consultation, quotation, negotiation and closing activities.
• Conduct on‑site visits, machine evaluations and technical‑commercial presentations.
• Promote connectivity, monitoring and predictive‑maintenance solutions.
• Collaborate with Applications, Service, Marketing and HQ (Spain) to ensure technical alignment and project execution.
• Represent GATES at trade shows and industry events throughout the territory.
• Maintain a structured pipeline and accurate CRM reporting.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience selling CNC, industrial automation or motion‑control solutions.
• Proven track record with OEMs, machine‑tool builders, integrators or industrial end users.
• Experience handling complex sales cycles involving engineering, purchasing and plant‑management stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of multi‑axis CNC applications, servo drives and retrofit environments.
• Hunter mindset with demonstrated ability to generate new business.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel 30‑40 % within Venezuela.

Required skills

• CNC systems
• Industrial automation
• Motion control
• Feedback systems (encoders)
• CNC controls
• Multi‑axis applications
• Servo drives
• Predictive maintenance
• Industry 4.0 solutions
• Digital monitoring platforms
• Connectivity technologies
• CRM tools

What we offer

• 100 % remote work from Venezuela
• Full‑time position with flexible schedule
• International projects and professional growth opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative team environment
• Competitive salary