Formic

Automation Sales Manager

Formic · Richmond, VA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Formic's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
34% of Formic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Formic
high
38 stale, 0 reposted of 41 open
Hiring momentum
62 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Formic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Formic.

About this role

As an Automation Sales Manager at Formic, you will focus on driving revenue growth and market expansion within your assigned territory. Your role involves developing strategic territory plans, engaging with manufacturing decision-makers to identify automation opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams to create tailored solutions. You will manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to contract execution, while building strong relationships with clients and maintaining accurate sales data.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Formic as an employer.

What you need

  • Proven success in full-cycle B2B sales with consistent revenue attainment
  • Experience owning and growing a geographic territory independently
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively build pipeline in new or underpenetrated markets
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and industrial buying processes
  • Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder buying committees and technical decision makers
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to quantify value and clearly communicate ROI

What you get

  • Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program
  • Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 99% of employee premiums covered
  • Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, all 100% employer-paid
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic
  • Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of industry experience required, but strong understanding of manufacturing operations is necessary
  • High travel requirement (up to 75%) may not suit all candidates
  • The role is individual contributor, which may limit team collaboration opportunities

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Listed by Formic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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