Illinois Tool Works-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Cincinnati, OH
5,001-10,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Instron is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in the Indianapolis or Cincinnati area. Instron is the premium supplier in the field of mechanical testing machinery and conducts business with over 95% of fortune 500 companies as well as government agencies and world-renowned research institutions. In this exciting opportunity, you will meet with customers and assist with solving difficult challenges related to quality control, product design, and high-tech research. As an ambassador for the Instron brand, you will maintain a high customer focus and work on building long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships between Instron and our customers. Applicants should bring a strong sense of curiosity and a desire to learn. Each day will provide different opportunities to learn about the challenges Instron's customers face in manufacturing, automotive, defense, aerospace, and many other industries. In this field-based position, applicants will work with a strong sense of autonomy and self-motivation is essential. In this sales role, face-to-face visits with customers are required and overnight travel of 1 to 2 nights per week is expected.

  • Collaborate with the Ohio Valley sales team to achieve or exceed quarterly and annual bookings targets in Indiana, Kentucky, and Western Ohio.
  • Conduct compelling product demonstrations and technical presentations to customers showcasing the benefits and value of Instron's highly differentiated products.
  • Develop and implement a proactive territory management plan that ensures bookings plans and sales objectives are met or exceeded, including a strategy to proactively increase market share within target industries and applications.
  • Being a trusted partner with Instron's customers by providing exceptional support and promptly addressing inquiries or concerns.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to collaborate with business units at corporate headquarters and identify sales opportunities.
  • 5 to 10 years of business-to-business sales experience. Outside sales preferred.
  • A technical bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or physics.
  • A positive attitude that prioritizes the understanding of customer needs.
  • Drive, focus, and self-motivation to meet annual sales goals.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively with the Ohio Valley sales team.
  • Company vehicle, paid training, cell phone, laptop
  • Medical (multiple options), vision and dental insurance
  • Career growth opportunities through Instron's mentorship program, training, and continuous learning.
  • Company provided life insurance and both short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) retirement savings with a company match
  • 100% Tuition reimbursement after one year
  • Parental leave after one year
  • 3:1 match for eligible charitable donations
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