Overview
This position is responsible for developing manufacturing automation solutions for new and existing customers. By actively listening to our customers' business drivers and challenges and teaming with them to develop a solution that mitigates risk and integrates the right technology, our Sales Engineer assists our customers in achieving their business objectives. Our Sales Engineer is a strong communicator both internally and externally while they build, develop and execute customer relationships and secure business across a variety of industries.
We are flexible on the base location, but the ability to travel up to 50% to support project and sales requirements is necessary. Attendance at industry related events such as trade shows is required.
Knowledge of electrical / mechanical control components and capabilities of relevant controls platforms is strongly preferred. Sales and industry experience is required.
We offer base salary plus commission and auto allowance for our Strategic Solutions Specialists in addition to excellent benefits :
- Medical and Dental
- Vision
- Life
- 401(k)
- Generous time off programs (vacation, sick, volunteer time off)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health care and Dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 10 Paid Holidays annually
- Company Paid Training
- Career Development and Growth
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Manages the lifecycle of the sales process from prospecting to securing commitmentPartners with customers to understand their project business drivers and develop solutions to meet their automation goalsDevelops and fosters new leads and relationships and maintains and develops existing relationships within the territory and account planDevelops and maintains a key account list including existing customers and prospective customersCreates and executes account and territory plans to achieve annual sales targetsCommunicates effectively across multiple departments with a team approach to solving customer problemsUnderstands and follows internal process, and recommends changes to process as needed to assist in the company's growth goalsJob Duties
Effectively presents Concept Systems values and ensures understanding of who we are and the solutions and products we offerDisplays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressurePresent and articulate our offerings to both a technical and non-technical audienceListen to the customer and clearly understand their technical needs to develop a complete solutionEngage in regular communication with key customersCoordinates proposals with internal resources to clearly define the unique value proposition offered by Concept SystemsActs as the key negotiator to facilitate the Concept Systems sales processUpdates the CRM to reflect sales activitiesAttends trade shows, conferences, and industry meetings to engage with customers and promote Concept Systems offeringsNegotiates orders and other commercial termsPrepares presentations to customersResponds quickly and courteously to service and support issuesFacilitates communications during project execution, as neededObtains and reviews completed purchase orders and signed contracts from the customerParticipates in technical and sales training on an ongoing basisWorks with Sales Director to develop and train others as neededAssists in resolving past-due accounts receivable balances for assigned accountsMaintains and submits accurate expense reports in a timely manner according to policyMeets established sales targets and meets lead and sales metrics as established by the Sales & Marketing DirectorExpectations
Brings solutions and options to problemsEnsures prompt customer service and complete customer satisfactionTravels up to 50% to support project and sales requirements, and to attend industry related events such as trade showsMaintains punctual, regular and predictable attendanceWorks collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperationContinuously drives for self-improvement and continued industry knowledgeRespectfully takes direction from managerSupervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And / or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from an accredited four-year college or university; orFive or more years related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge of electrical / mechanical control components and capabilities of relevant controls platforms is strongly preferredContract negotiation skills and experience highly preferredOther Skills
Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as RFPs, contracts and proposals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to speak and communicate to both technical and non-technical people before groups of customers or employees within our organizationMathematical Skills : Ability to calculate figures and amounts, and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryComputer Skills : Proficient with CRM, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email, and scheduling software (Office 365)Reasoning Ability : Able to solve practical problems and interpret varying instructionsCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : A valid insurable Driver's License is requiredPhysical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment may vary depending on customer site visit environments. The company may require travel up to 50% to support project and sales requirements.
Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Applicants cannot require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. Concept Systems offers a full range of comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life, flexible spending, 401(k), generous paid time off programs, profit sharing, and company paid training - in addition to a flexible, professional and business casual environment. Concept Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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