Sales Engineer I

FUTEK ADVANCED SENSOR TECHNOLOGY INC•Irvine, CA

3d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Engineer I will collaborate closely with Account Executives to connect with potential clients, utilizing their engineering expertise to identify market opportunities and assist customers with complex technical applications. Their role involves identifying client needs and effectively communicating the technological capabilities and business value of our products. The successful candidate will excel in articulating complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner to all potential clients, leveraging their engineering background to sell technical solutions effectively.

Requirements

High-technical aptitude, exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comprehensive understanding of quality management systems, manufacturing resource planning, and customer relationship management.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
1-3 years of work experience in technical sales, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering preferred.
Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality are required.
Ability to lift objects up to 30 lbs.
Normal range of hearing and vision, including color vision.
Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with various people and situations, able to analyze and resolve interpersonal conflicts positively and professionally. Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Sensors, Load Cells, and complex technical sales.
Hands-on experience in technical sales processes, including customer engagement and solution development.

Responsibilities

Respond to general inquiries and RFQs, evaluate technical requirements, prospect opportunities, and propose creative solutions that match customer demands.
Send quotations, process POs, provide delivery updates, and manage various aspects of order processing and production operation.
Initiate RMAs, offering after-sales support, and relaying customer feedback to the quality, engineering, and management teams.
Maintain detailed customer records in the CRM system and nurture customer relationships with routine outreach and communication.
Manage qualification of new products, create and maintain sales documentation, and identify critical product characteristics and features necessary for future revenue growth.
Conduct in-depth market research for new and existing products and technology, identify opportunities, conduct competitive analysis, and develop commercialization strategies.
Represent the company in various marketing and sales activities, such as industry trade shows, conferences, sales site visits, and customer facility audits.
Prepare technical presentations that explain complex products and technology to current and prospective customers.
Writing detailed development proposals, assisting in contract negotiation, and managing various aspects of custom design projects.