Sales Engineer

Location: TN, NC, SC, GA, FL (Southeast Region)

Industry: Measurement, Inspection & Testing Solutions

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in providing cutting-edge measurement, inspection, and testing solutions for quality and process control within workshop environments, is seeking a Sales Engineer to support its growth plans in North America. The organization serves major automotive and machine tool manufacturers, as well as key players in aerospace, biomedical, electronics, energy, glass, and white goods sectors.

Reporting directly to the Sales & Marketing VP, the Sales Engineer will manage accounts across the Southeast United States (East of Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida), focusing on machine tool OEMs and major automotive-related manufacturers.

Responsibilities

Sells mechanical, electromechanical and electrical systems requiring knowledge of engineering and cost effectiveness
Calls management representatives, such as engineers and technical personnel at commercial, industrial and other establishments in an attempt to convince prospective client of desirability and practicability of products offered
Provides technical advice on company products and services, modifications, applications, design and other problems
Prepares sales related reports and provides data for forecasting sales, competition and market conditions
Provides survey information on products, competition and specific topics
Conducts special promotions on specific products

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
5-7 years' experience in sales of technical equipment to the machine tool and metal cutting industry
Measurement, test and/or machine tool experience is a definite plus
Excellent sales, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Problem solver with hands-on experience
Extensive travel is required (about 70% of the time – mostly by car) with possibility of international travel
Good driving record is essential

What the company offers

401k Match
Company Car
PTO and Vacation
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
STD/LTD