Application Sales Engineer

We are currently seeking an Application Sales Engineer to join our growing team.

VDG (Van der Graaf) is a well‑established industry leader in manufacturing drum motors for all type of belt conveyor applications. If you would like to join a dynamic team while improving your skills, then we would like to meet you!

The Application Sales Engineer is responsible for driving business growth through consultative selling, technical application expertise, and product implementation within the meat & poultry processing industry. This role partners closely with customers to assess operational requirements, recommend optimized drum motor solutions, and support installations to ensure reliable, hygienic, and efficient performance. Acting as a technical authority and trusted advisor, the Application Sales Engineer bridges sales, engineering, and service functions while promoting VDG’s value proposition, including reduced total cost of ownership, food safety compliance, and long‑term equipment reliability.

We offer a competitive salary, company paid benefits, 401(K) match‑up, vacation/sick time and other perks.

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• Sales and Product Implementation
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  Identify and Solicit Clients:
  Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within meat or poultry processing facilities, OEMs, and system integrators. Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline aligned with strategic growth objectives.
• Application Needs Analysis:
  Conduct detailed assessments of customer operations, conveyor systems, and processing environments to determine application requirements and recommend appropriate drum motor configurations.
• Solution Development and Proposal Support:
  Prepare technical proposals, specifications, and quotations that align product capabilities with customer needs, operational constraints, and regulatory or hygiene standards.
• Service and Repair Program Promotion:
  Promote the VDG service and repair program at the plant level by identifying preventative maintenance, refurbishment, and lifecycle service opportunities that improve equipment uptime and customer retention.
• Customer Relationship Management:
  Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including engineering, maintenance, operations, and procurement teams. Serve as a trusted advisor to ensure high customer satisfaction and long‑term account development.
• Technical Expertise and Customer Support
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  Product Presentations and Demonstrations:
  Deliver technical presentations and on‑site demonstrations that clearly communicate product functionality, hygienic design, efficiency gains, and application‑specific benefits with meat processing operations.
• Application Engineering and Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose technical and application issues, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with internal engineering, product management, and service teams to resolve customer challenges.
• Implementation and Commissioning Support:
  Assist with product installation, commissioning, and validation to ensure equipment performance meets design intent and customer expectations.
• Post‑Implementation Consultation:
  Provide ongoing technical consultation after implementation, including performance reviews, optimization recommendations, and identification of upgrade or retrofit opportunities.
• Internal Technical
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as a field‑based technical resource, sharing application insights, customer feedback, and performance data with internal teams to support product improvement and innovation.
• Market and Industry Insight
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  Plant‑Level Surveys and Audits:
  Conduct site assessments to catalogue existing VDG drives, evaluate application performance, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend stockroom optimization and spare‑parts standardization.
• Industry Engagement:
  Represent the organization at trade shows, technical conferences, and industry events to promote products, build professional networks, and remain informed of emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and sector trends.
• Market and Competitive Intelligence:
  Monitor competitor offerings, customer requirements, and…