Sales Application Engineer

Broetje Automation • Washington, DC

5d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

Broetje Automation is a global aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics OEM serving leading companies in the aerospace industry. The Sales Application Engineer will lead North American sales and support the BA-US sales team, sourcing new customers in the aerospace manufacturing market. The position reports directly to the CEO and is open to remote work for candidates located in the West Coast region of the United States, within close proximity to an international airport. Business travel is required, including travel to customer sites and international travel opportunities in Germany.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering.
• At least 7 years of experience in a customer-facing role.
• Willingness to travel for business.
• Active US passport.
• Strong sales ability, business acumen, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Experience creating and presenting sales proposals.
• Personable and outgoing, and comfortable speaking in front of groups.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in the aerospace industry.
• Related experience with automated systems such as machine tools, robotic cells, or assembly fixtures, jigs, and tools.
• Related experience with manufacturing applications involving thermoset or thermoplastic composite materials.
• Related experience in factory assembly or machine manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Act as forward-facing sales personnel to achieve North American sales targets.
• Become technically proficient in current and future product offerings, including automated drilling and fastening equipment and composites manufacturing solutions.
• Source leads and identify and develop relationships with decision makers.
• Qualify potential customers for genuine need and ability to purchase proposed solutions.
• Work with customers throughout the entirety of the sales process.
• Lead the development of sales proposals.
• Travel to customer sites for sales and proposal meetings and to ensure world-class customer service.
• Research and identify potential future markets for existing and new Broetje products.
• Identify possible derivative products and solutions to expand current offerings.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare premiums at no cost to the employee.
• Disability plan and group life insurance program.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• 13 holidays: 10 company holidays and 3 flex holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year.
• International travel opportunities, including to Germany.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior