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Justin Shirer

Dallas

Summary

Dynamic Account Sales Engineer with a proven track record at Cognex Corporation, excelling in complex solution selling and enterprise account management. Achieved 156% of quota while driving automation adoption and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in machine vision technologies and consultative sales, fostering strong client relationships and delivering impactful results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Sales Engineer

Cognex Corporation
Dallas
12.2025 - Current

Spearheaded the adoption of advanced vision systems for improved operational efficiency.

  • Managed strategic enterprise accounts, facilitating complex automation and adoption of vision systems.
  • Led multi-site opportunities, aligning technical validation with executive purchasing priorities to enhance decision-making.
  • Led multi-site opportunities, ensuring seamless integration and maximizing system performance.

Territory Sales Engineer

Cognex Corporation
Dallas
01.2025 - 12.2025
  • Achieved 156% of $790k quota, earning president's club recognition.
  • Managed full sales cycle across West Texas, driving growth for hundreds of manufacturing accounts.
  • Closed deals ranging from $50k to $100k in automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor sectors.
  • Secured $300k deployment for Tier 1 Tesla supplier, preserving OEM relationships.
  • Secured competitive displacements against established automation vendors, enhancing market share.

Associate Territory Sales Engineer

Cognex Corporation
Dallas
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Secured SpaceX as a client, facilitating transition from pilots to full-scale production.
  • Ranked fifth nationally among 90 reps, achieving $575k in sales against $650k quota.
  • Directed application validation installs, enhancing machine vision solution applications.

Sales Engineering Development Program

Cognex Corporation
Natick
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Completed solution selling training for AI-driven inspection and factory automation, equipping with skills to address client needs effectively.
  • Established foundation in consultative sales methodology, leading to improved client interactions and satisfaction.
  • Gained expertise in manufacturing workflows, informing tailored sales strategies to better meet client demands.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Informatics

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Solution selling
  • Territory strategy
  • Machine vision automation
  • System integration
  • PLC environments
  • Emerging automation technologies
  • Industrial innovation

Skills Interests

Machine Vision, Factory Automation, PLC Environments, Enterprise Account Management, Territory Strategy, Complex Solution Selling, Industrial innovation, emerging automation technologies

Leadership Experience

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Bloomington, IN, Vice President, 01/2020, 12/2022

Culver Military Academy Summer School, Culver, IN 2014-2017

  • Completed selective 3-year leadership training program focused on discipline, team command, and character development.

Accomplishments

2025 Presidents Club Award Recipient

Timeline

Account Sales Engineer

Cognex Corporation
12.2025 - Current

Territory Sales Engineer

Cognex Corporation
01.2025 - 12.2025

Associate Territory Sales Engineer

Cognex Corporation
01.2024 - 12.2024

Sales Engineering Development Program

Cognex Corporation
06.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Informatics

Indiana University Bloomington
Justin Shirer