AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe - Birmingham, AL
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About the position
This Sales Engineer role specializes in the AMERICAN Flow Control (AFC) product line, serving the water industry. We are committed to environmental sustainability. AMERICAN operates in the expansive municipal water sector, spanning coast-to-coast across all 50 states, with our dedicated sales professionals strategically positioned nationwide. Our clients include municipal water authorities, consulting engineers who design projects for those authorities, contractors that manage project construction, and distributors who sell a variety of products to those contractors. AMERICAN offers a prestigious 15-week training program at our headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, where trainees learn about our products, travel with other Sales Engineers across the country, and demonstrate winning presentation skills. Upon completion, you will relocate to your assigned territory to manage and further develop your market by building relationships with your clients. This role requires a diverse skill set, blending interpersonal and technical abilities, with significant responsibility and market impact. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have remarkable passion and seek a fulfilling and meaningful career.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete 15-week sales training program at AMERICAN headquarters in Birmingham, AL
- Relocate within a Sales Division territory to accommodate business needs
- Pre and Post bid management within your territory
- Establish and develop long term relationships with owners, engineers, contractors, and distributors
- Manage distributor sales force including price, conflict resolutions, relationship building, product training and sales force training to ensure that the distributor's actions are in AMERICAN's best interest
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Requirements
- Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. Proof of degree required.
- Willing and able to travel a minimum of 75% of the time
- Willing to transfer within the U.S. and/or within the Sales Division
- Ability to read and interpret specifications for projects
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possess knowledge and experience utilizing Microsoft Office software
- Must possess a valid driver's license
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus Plan
- Eagan Center for Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
