Eli Papillion

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

National Account Manager-North America at CONVERGIX Automation Solutions

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Eli is a global sales leader with over 23 years of experience in industrial automation and robotics. He specializes in P&L management, business transformation, and scaling growth, consistently exceeding sales targets. He is a certified Challenger Sales Expert and attended McNeese State University.

Beyond his professional achievements, Eli is actively involved in his community. His commitment to service was formally recognized when he received a proclamation from the City of Houston for his community involvement and contributions.

Unique fact: He was officially honored by the City of Houston for his dedicated community service.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Objective Evaluator

Fast But Thoughtful

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Industrial Automation
His entire career is dedicated to this sector, with a focus on electromechanical systems, efficiency, and predictive maintenance to boost productivity.
SCADA Integration
He frequently posts about leveraging SCADA systems to enhance profitability and reliability in sectors like water supply and electrical utilities.
AI in Automation
He is focused on human-AI symbiosis, integrating AI tools into workflows for real-time data analysis, predictive maintenance, and strategic problem-solving.

Media Appearances

Eli has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
National Account Manager-North America at CONVERGIX Automation Solutions
11-2023 - 7-2025
North America Segment Sales Manager (Senior Role) at Dobot Robotics
5-2023 - 10-2023
North America Business Manager-Automation ( Consultant ) at FlexQube
8-2022 - 10-2023
Regional Welding Segment Manager-North America at Universal Robots
2017 - 8-2022
Sr. National Key Account Manager-(Senior Role) at AAF International (American Air Filter)

Education

1999 - 2002
Bachelor of Science from McNeese State University
1995 - 1997
Communications from Central Michigan University

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Insights For Selling To Eli

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eli is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eli

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eli move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Eli take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Eli

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