Product Specialist

SMC•Noblesville, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of the Product Specialist position is to provide subject matter expertise in promotion and sales of strategic product lines. The Product Specialist will develop and maintain a senior Sales and Engineering role and take on project management at target accounts. Assist the National Product Sales Manager execute new sales strategies for products as they are developed and released to the market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent work experience in industrial automation
Experience with or knowledge of competitive product
Demonstrated ability to size and implement our newest “high tech” products
Extensive experience with various manufacturing products and processes, including (but not limited to) the following: packaging, electronics, food, laser cutting, pharmaceutical, life science, chemical, and automotive

Responsibilities

Provided detailed technical feedback to engineering and marketing for new product development
Identify competitive industry trends
Document sales calls, projects, opportunities, contacts, success reports and activity in CRM
Effectively utilize SMC tools and resources to ensure organizational consistency and efficiency
Be involved with target accounts and their projects directly related to SMC products. This includes being acquainted with the various buying influences at these accounts and the technical requirements for the introduction of specific SMC product
Provide continuous training to SMC sales and distributor sales personnel on the function of the product, as well as how the product would help the customer to increase efficiency and lower overall machine cost.
Introduce new product internally and externally
Identify new business opportunities and generate leads within the assigned market
Participate at national, regional, and local trade shows to support product promotion
Administer detailed technical presentations to all levels of national, regional, and local customers