Sales Engineer, Municipal Pumping Systems

Smith & Loveless•Lenexa, KS

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Smith & Loveless is seeking a Municipal Pumping Sales Engineer to partner with their experienced Municipal Sales team. This role is accountable for sales, handling bidding and inquiries for Smith & Loveless, Inc. pumping products and services to their territory in the Domestic market. The incumbent is responsible for calling on cities, counties, consulting engineers, contractors, and municipal and regulatory officials to promote Smith & Loveless, Inc. pumping products for new applications. This role is also responsible for hiring, training, and encouraging a representative sales network to promote and sell S&L pumping products.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering or sales related field preferred
2 years experience with water and or wastewater equipment preferred
3 years experience in electrical and mechanical systems.
Effective communication, human relations, and sales abilities.
Conceptualization and negotiation skills along with a professional demeanor.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
50% - 60% domestic travel required.

Responsibilities

Plan overall sales coverage for respective region and develop plans for increasing sales of S&L pumping systems.
Develop strategies to increase order closure rates.
Develop a preference for S&L with the consulting engineers, cities, counties, and contractors.
Cultivate the personnel of key accounts.
Provide timely follow-up on all pricing, bids, inquiries, and submittals.
Provide technical knowledge and timely, accurate information to assist local engineers, developers, municipalities, representatives, etc. in the design and purchase of S&L products.
Keep abreast of the latest technology in the industry.
Promote full range of S&L pumping equipment and ensures its proper application.
Keep abreast of the competitive situation within respective region and recommends marketing strategy to the Company.
Maintain an open and effective line of communication with the Manager, Pumping Systems, and all internal S&L departments.
Other duties as assigned by Manager, Pumping Systems and VP, Municipal Division.
Keep office, work area and sales truck neat, clean and orderly.

Benefits

Base salary plus commission
401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options
Discretionary 401(k) Match based on performance (100% vested after 3 years)
Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage
Paid Time Off - 10 Paid Holidays; 2 weeks’ Vacation (3 weeks after 5 years); 6 Paid Sick/Personal Days annually
Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options)
Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants)
Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents