Boasting 40 years of business excellence, this engineering firm is renowned in the Pacific Northwest for its expertise in a wide range of industries, including Aerospace, Food/Beverage, Bridge Controls, Marine Controls and many others. They are in search of a driven Sales Engineer with a background in electrical process control systems and a track record of outstanding customer interfacing and sales performance.

As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, communicating with clients, and revenue generation, all with the objective of exceptional customer service. Evaluation of customer needs, in-person customer presentations, and generation of concise proposals will also be within the scope of responsibilities.

You'll need good communication and marketing skills to work in vertical industry markets in a broad range of industries by region.

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with Distributors/Vendors, Contractors, and Industrial customers, at all levels of their organizations
• Report sales progress/status to the Sales Director
• Conduct technical presentations to create preference
• Develop cost-effective proposals from project plans and specifications and negotiate and secure project orders
• Provide training, joint sales calls, and application support.
• Continued cultivation of internal relationships with Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Build upon customer relationships
• Attending business conferences and other required meetings

• Traveling as needed  (25% regional travel)

• BS degree in Engineering or related field
• Sales Engineering, Communication, and Sales skills
• Technical Support and Customer Service skills
• Ability to evaluate customer needs and provide solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as well as in a team environment
• Experience in the Industrial Controls industry
• Familiarity with CAD software and programming languages is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Industrial Sales, Account Management, and Demonstrated Sales Growth
• Professional Engineering License
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents.
• Excels at negotiating, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and working under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs

Why work here?

• Competitive Salary
• Profit Sharing
• Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Low-Cost Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Business Casual Dress Environment
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Generous PTO
• Sick Leave

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.