Sales Engineer

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

Industry: Measurement, Inspection & Testing Solutions

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.

• 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

• 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

• 401k Match
• Company Car
• PTO and Vacation