SALES ENGINEER - RETROFIT

SMITH & LOVELESS • Lenexa, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking Retrofit Sales Engineer – in Training to partner with our experienced retrofit sales team in this environmentally focused industry. A Retrofit Sales Engineer – in Training at Smith and Loveless is in an accelerated position designed to technically prepare you for assuming the role of either a Retrofit Sales Engineer or a Retrofit Sales Manager in 12 months. The Retrofit Sales Associate will successfully complete four training stages of technical product learning. Upon successful completion of the Retrofit Sales Engineer training program, you will be given an assigned territory of representatives to grow the retrofit business with existing Smith & Loveless customers. Interface with consulting engineers, cities/counties and industrial customers in their assigned territories selling retrofit equipment. Require 12 to 15 travel weeks per year to manage representatives and grow the market. Must successfully complete each level of training to move to the next level. Program completion time is one year, not to exceed 18 months. The four training stages will include learning from slide shows, scripts, videos, subject area experts and Socratic feedback in addition to hands-on instruction. Looking for self-motivated and goal-oriented candidates dedicated to learning and keeping on track with the training program schedule. The training program will provide you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in professional technical sales. Training program is subject to change at the discretion of Smith & Loveless.

Requirements

• Engineering degree and/or engineering experience preferred.
• Prior experience in sales, customer service or leadership role is a plus
• Tenacious, innovative, and possess sales skills.
• Adaptable to the fast-paced environment of a growing company.
• Competitive and self-confident but thrives in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Cutting-edge delivery of client-focused solutions.
• Extracurricular experiences (such as team sports, school newspaper, etc…)

Responsibilities

• Upon successful completion of the Retrofit Sales Engineer training program, you will be given an assigned territory of representatives to grow the retrofit business with existing Smith & Loveless customers.
• Interface with consulting engineers, cities/counties and industrial customers in their assigned territories selling retrofit equipment.
• Manage representatives and grow the market.
• Successfully complete each level of training to move to the next level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree