Job Description
As part of the Sales team, the Sales Engineer is responsible for managing and increasing Pyrotek’s sales of technical products and solutions and working closely with the Pumps division to develop and sustain long term mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new customers. Provides technical expertise and support to the customers.
Two (2) positions open to support the following territories:
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related technical sales discipline preferred, plus five (5) years of interrelated work/sales experience in a technical or process related industry.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Customer Service. Passion for providing a high level of customer service and executing business development activities. Proven ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations, respond promptly to customer needs, solicit customer feedback to improve service, and respond timely to requests for service and assistance. Ability to consistently meet timelines and commitments.
Business Acumen. Ability to build relationships and sell technical solutions in an industrial setting. Demonstrated understanding of business implications of decisions. Adept at balancing profitability and customer sustainability and growth by pricing products and services accordingly. Demonstrated knowledge of industry, market, and competitors. Ability to identify external threats and opportunities and institute and adapt strategies based on the organization’s strengths and weaknesses, the competitive environment and changing conditions. Affinity for setting and achieving challenging goals. Proven record of persistence and overcoming obstacles. Desire to measure self against standard of excellence. Willingness to take calculated risks to attain goals.
Technical Skills. Strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to quickly assess product functionality, identify potential problems and find solutions.
Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”. Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy. Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills. Ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Ability to work within an approved budget. Experienced in developing and implementing cost-saving measures. Accomplished in contributing to revenue and profitability. Ability to utilize organizational resources to align work with strategic goals.
Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Genuine with high ethical standards and values and personal integrity and honesty. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.
Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Power Bi, Visual, and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Systems.
Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in person or over the phone in positive or negative situations. Able to listen and obtain clarification and respond well to questions.
Travel. Ability to travel to customer facilities up to 60%, primarily domestic. Ability to maintain motor vehicle driving record in good standing, as defined by Pyrotek’s driving record requirements.
Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.
Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend, and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.
Working Environment
Generally, work within an office and manufacturing environment, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, a moderate level of noise, and moving mechanical parts such as overhead cranes, vibration and moving vehicles. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as approved footwear, respirators, and safety glasses/goggles, may be required.
Additional Information
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