Electric Power Sales Engineer

Ziegler•Shakopee, MN

About The Position

Ziegler CAT is hiring an EPG Sales Engineer to develop sales opportunities with new and existing customers. The role supports Electric Power customers by addressing commercial account issues, providing technical documentation, assisting other sales engineers, and helping with project management as needed. The position analyzes customer and engineering requirements, recommends and quotes Electric Power Generation equipment, and coordinates internal and Caterpillar support to address field service and product quality issues. The role includes up to 25% travel and may involve indoor and/or outdoor work with noise that may be moderate at times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of technical sales experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Clean driving record.
Working knowledge of internal combustion engine installations and drive trains.
Analytical skills.
Customer focus, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, sociability, and achievement orientation.

Nice To Haves

Electric Power, electrician, generator, or reciprocating engine experience.

Responsibilities

Seek prospective customers and provide proposals for Electric Power Generation equipment.
Respond to current customer requests for Electric Power Generation equipment.
Analyze engineering specifications and quote equipment that meets project requirements.
Analyze Electric Power Generation sales opportunities in the territory and systematically target business opportunities.
Document project and component specifications required by individual customers.
Prepare customer sales quotations using standard Ziegler formatting.
Provide technical information, literature, schematics, and wiring diagrams to customers and other Sales Engineers.
Learn about Cat and competitive products to recommend solutions based on customer interests and concerns.
Quote and close sales transactions within assigned authority parameters and complete required sales documentation.
Coordinate Ziegler and Caterpillar support divisions to manage product field service and product quality issues.
Document quotations, wins, losses, and other business activities.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
15 days of PTO in the first year, with accrual starting on day one.
9 paid holidays.
401(k) plan with company contribution and match.
Health Savings Account, with Ziegler contributing up to $1,000 tax-free each year.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid parental leave and funeral leave.
Fitness membership discount.
Education assistance.
Work/life balance and ongoing professional development and training.