Sales Engineer

ITT • The Woodlands, TX

12d • $87,000 - $130,200

About The Position

About ITT: ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone. Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Position Summary We are seeking a Sales Application Engineer to support our ITT C'treat business in the US, Mexico, West Africa and other regions as needed through targeted selling of water desalination packages, after market parts, and service. The role is located in Woodlands, Texas.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field (BSE) and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• A knowledge of a language other than English is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contacts and calls on engineers, production/drilling supervisors and other professional and technical personnel at platform/drill rig constructors, engineering companies and offshore oil & gas companies and attempts to convince prospective clients of the benefits and advantages (vs competition) of purchasing C'TREAT's equipment and services.
• Reviews technical and commercial specifications, drawings, plans, and other customer documents to develop and prepare proposals for selling C'TREAT's systems.
• Prepares proposals for management review for innovative process designs and equipment and services which would result in cost reductions or improvements in customers' operations.
• Proposes technical services to clients relating to use, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Works with other Sales Engineers to close orders and negotiate sales contracts.
• Communicates orders to the operations groups in the company and writes up Sales Orders under supervision of the Manager, Marketing & Sales

Benefits

• ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees