Ralph Rabie
@ralphrabie
Technical sales specialist translating automation technology into trusted solutions and measurable customer value.
What I'm looking for
I’m a customer-focused technical sales professional with 20+ years of experience translating complex technology into clear, compelling value for buyers at every level. I’m known for building instant rapport, diagnosing customer needs quickly, and guiding decisions with confidence and integrity.
Across automation, sensors, and connected systems, I simplify and educate so customers can move forward—whether I’m delivering on-site product demonstrations for non-technical buyers or presenting to rooms full of engineers. I consistently turn technical fluency into measurable outcomes by matching the right engineered solution to the customer’s operational goals.
My background spans consultative, needs-based selling; product demonstration; CRM & pipeline management; and post-sale support that converts one-time buyers into repeat accounts. I’ve also led teams and channel partners—driving revenue growth (including 15% to $18M at Sidel) while mentoring junior staff to strengthen execution, objection handling, and customer retention.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Sales Specialist
ProMax Automation
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Diagnose customer operational pain points and match automation solutions to drive purchase decisions. Deliver on-site product demos and post-sale support that convert one-time buyers into repeat accounts.
Senior Account Executive
Sidel (OEM)
Jan 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 8 months)
Grew Western U.S. territory revenue 15% to $18M (+$2.35M) by combining product expertise with a customer-first approach. Guided high-consideration equipment purchases through needs assessments, technical walkthroughs, and trusted delivery on commitments.
Regional Sales Manager
Bray International
Dec 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Drove 22% YoY revenue growth by connecting product capabilities to customer outcomes in industrial and commercial markets. Built and managed channel partners, training them on product positioning, objection handling, and customer engagement best practices.
Sales Manager
Pressure Profile Systems (PPS)
Mar 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 9 months)
Positioned custom-engineered sensor solutions for aerospace, biomedical, and government customers requiring rapid technical credibility. Owned the end-to-end sales cycle from discovery through proposal, demo, negotiation, and close.
District Sales Manager
Graco
Jun 2012 - Feb 2014 (1 year 8 months)
Exceeded sales quota by 57%, generating $14.5M+ revenue with 73% YoY growth and earning the President’s Award for Sales Achievement. Built a distribution and retail partner network from 0 to 20 partners in 18 months and advised major accounts including Pepsi, Boeing, Novartis, and BD.
District Sales Manager
Dwyer Instruments
Jan 2009 - Jun 2012 (3 years 5 months)
Generated $6.2M+ annual territory revenue with 17% YoY growth while serving in a player-coach team leadership role. Expanded into three new market segments through proactive outreach, product education, and needs-based selling.
Sales Leader
Keyence
Jan 2004 - Jan 2009 (5 years)
Grew the automation and vision territory to $2.49M with ~26% average annual growth and was promoted to team lead within 9 months. Doubled the customer base through hands-on product demonstrations, technical consultations, and consistent solution-to-need matching.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dublin City University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Dublin City University.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
Interested in hiring Ralph?
You can contact Ralph and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message RalphFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 250,000+ remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
