Emerson Electric - Jackson, MS

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Jackson, MS
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

Emerson is seeking a Sales Professional with process analytical experience to lead sales efforts for Gas Analyzer and Quantum Cascade Laser Analyzers product lines. This position is field-based, located in Houston, TX, or near a major airport in the United States. The successful candidate will work closely with a dynamic team of sales and engineering professionals, focusing on driving sales and enhancing product knowledge across direct sales channels. The role involves significant travel, with at least 40% of the time spent face-to-face with customers, ensuring that the sales team is well-equipped with the necessary training and resources to excel in their roles. In this role, the Sales Professional will be responsible for area product sales leadership, which includes providing training to direct sales channels, communicating business unit sales strategies, and participating in project pursuit and account penetration planning. The individual will also provide direction on target accounts based on business unit segmentation strategies and support local trade show participation. A critical aspect of the role is to maintain and communicate knowledge of competitors, strategies, and products, as well as to provide pricing authority for major projects. Additionally, the Sales Professional will engage in product line planning by sharing insights on product competitiveness, suggesting new products or enhancements, and coordinating new product field testing and introductions. The role requires active participation in planning activities, including providing input on competitor strategies and identifying regional market opportunities for measurement products. The individual will also monitor customer satisfaction levels and provide recommendations for improvement, ensuring that divisional quality plans are understood and followed. Overall, this position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated sales professional to contribute to Emerson's success while developing their career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in providing training to direct sales channels to ensure high levels of product/application expertise.
  • Communicate and facilitate the implementation of business unit sales strategies within all sales areas.
  • Participate in project pursuit and account penetration planning and execution.
  • Provide direction on target accounts based on business unit segmentation strategies.
  • Support local trade show participation.
  • Maintain and communicate knowledge of competitors, strategies, and products.
  • Spend at least 40%+ of time traveling with salespersons and face-to-face with customers.
  • Provide pricing authority for major projects.
  • Share product competitiveness, suggesting new products and/or enhancements to existing products.
  • Coordinate new product field testing and introductions.
  • Provide input on major competitor strategies and identify regional market opportunities for measurement products.
  • Communicate and support business unit strategies within the area.
  • Provide ongoing feedback on the success of strategy implementation seeking factory resources as needed.
  • Participate in forecasting activities and work to achieve established sales goals.
  • Monitor pricing and discounting, customer satisfaction levels, and provide specific recommendations for improvement.
  • Ensure divisional quality plans are understood and followed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical field.
  • Six (6) years of industry experience; three (3) in sales or marketing.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in selling, using, or servicing Gas Chromatographs or process analytical instruments.
  • Knowledge of process analytical sample systems.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Able to enter and do walk-throughs of industrial work sites.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Profit-sharing retirement plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee resource groups.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
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