District Sales Engineer - South Alabama Territory
Sew Eurodrive - Highland Home, AL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Currently we are seeking a talented District Sales Engineer to drive sales of our industrial automation solutions within the designated geographic territory. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with all customers, including distribution partners and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), to promote and sell our comprehensive range of automation products and services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional relationship building and communication skills, and a passion for delivering customer-centric solutions. As a District Sales Engineer, you will develop and execute sales strategies for all SEW-EURODRIVE products to achieve revenue targets within the assigned geographic territory, leveraging both direct sales and distribution channels. You will identify and prospect new business opportunities with OEM customers and distribution partners, including manufacturers, system integrators, and engineering firms. Collaboration with internal teams, including engineering, product management, and customer service, will be essential to develop customized solutions that meet the unique needs of customers. Additionally, you will conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and training sessions for customers and partners to showcase the features and benefits of our automation solutions. Staying informed about industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies will be crucial to maintain a competitive edge in the market. This position offers a unique opportunity to create an impact with an international, family-owned business promoting our portfolio of ‘best in class' logistics solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales strategies of all SEW-EURODRIVE products to achieve revenue targets within the assigned geographic territory, leveraging both direct sales and distribution channels.
- Identify and prospect new business opportunities with OEM customers and distribution partners, including manufacturers, system integrators, and engineering firms.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, product management, and customer service, to develop customized solutions that meet the unique needs of customers.
- Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and training sessions for customers and partners to showcase the features and benefits of our automation solutions.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Requirements
- 4-5 years of technical sales experience required or a bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Demonstrate a record of success.
- Always be businesslike and professional to fellow employees, customers, suppliers, or people who work on behalf of the Company.
- Ability to organize workload for timely accomplishment of work.
- Ability to communicate precisely and persuasively.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong technical background in industrial automation solutions.
- Experience in building and maintaining customer relationships.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in using CRM software for sales tracking and reporting.
- Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals
- Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Disability - Includes both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care Made available annually during open enrollment
- Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase - New Employees are evaluated every six months for the first two years then annually thereafter
- Paid Vacation - 2-weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service
- Holiday Pay - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
- Retirement Benefits - Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account
- Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions - Unused time is paid out annually
- Paid Parental Leave - To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters
- Onsite Clinic Services - On location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees
- Education Assistance Programs - Student Loan Repayment / Tuition Assistance options
- Counseling Resources - Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online
- Wellness Resources - Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards
- Uniforms and Subsidies - Uniforms (for shop employees) are provided and a subsidy for the annual purchase of safety shoes is included
- Employee Assistance Programs - Five programs to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances
- Insure Choice Plan Group Discounts - Auto, Home, Pet coverage, Legal insurance, and more at a group discount rate
