Sales Application Engineer - Industrial Automation

Steven Engineering, Inc.•Portland, OR

3d•$90,000

About The Position

In this role you will: Field sales position for pre and post-technical support for automation based product lines. Primary field sales contact for automation products and application assistance. Responsible for all aspects of growing automation sales, including identifying and closing sales opportunities, assisting with development of resale pricing schedules, policies and product cross-references. Advises Sales and Marketing departments of recommended products/manufacturers that would be synergistic to the automation focus. Works with each manufacturer that the position is responsible for in generating target account programs and other incremental growth programs as required. Advises Purchasing Department of recommended inventory and informs Department of obsolete and superseded products, etc. Supports and services accounts currently using automation products. Responsible for design/application support for all Oregon and Washington sales territories. Trains Field Sales, Inside Sales, and Technical Support Departments on the technical and application aspects of automation products. Assists in development and maintenance of demo equipment. Maintains current and in-depth product knowledge by regularly attending in-house and off-site manufacturer training and business seminars. Conducts customer-training seminars. May require overnight travel.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial automation, manufacturing processes and technical sales/support.
In-depth knowledge of automation components/products and an ability to design systems are required.
A degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, while a combination of education (minimum High School Diploma or equivalent) and experience is acceptable.
Application, practical knowledge of PLC's, PC Control, Remote 1/0, HMI's, variable frequency drives, programming and Ethernet communications required.
Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills required.
Possess the skills to manage complex projects.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Work effectively with both the customers' technicians/engineers and purchasing personnel.
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Must have strong career driven aspirations.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, while a combination of education (minimum High School Diploma or equivalent) and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Field sales position for pre and post-technical support for automation based product lines.
Primary field sales contact for automation products and application assistance.
Responsible for all aspects of growing automation sales, including identifying and closing sales opportunities, assisting with development of resale pricing schedules, policies and product cross-references.
Advises Sales and Marketing departments of recommended products/manufacturers that would be synergistic to the automation focus.
Works with each manufacturer that the position is responsible for in generating target account programs and other incremental growth programs as required.
Advises Purchasing Department of recommended inventory and informs Department of obsolete and superseded products, etc.
Supports and services accounts currently using automation products.
Responsible for design/application support for all Oregon and Washington sales territories.
Trains Field Sales, Inside Sales, and Technical Support Departments on the technical and application aspects of automation products.
Assists in development and maintenance of demo equipment.
Maintains current and in-depth product knowledge by regularly attending in-house and off-site manufacturer training and business seminars.
Conducts customer-training seminars.