SALES ENGINEER
Course Advisor - Colorado Springs, CO
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Sales Engineer position involves selling business goods or services that require a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering. This role is crucial in bridging the gap between technical product knowledge and customer needs, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions that meet their specific requirements. A typical day for a Sales Engineer includes training team members on customer applications of technologies, developing and presenting proposals, and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) with industry-specific solutions. Sales Engineers are also responsible for reporting on prospective firms' credit ratings and collaborating with sales teams to understand customer requirements, promote the sale of company products, and provide necessary sales support. They play a vital role in securing and renewing orders while arranging for product delivery. Continuous learning is essential, as attending company training seminars to become familiar with product lines is a key part of the job.
Responsibilities
- Train team members in the customer applications of technologies.
- Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and industry-specific solutions.
- Report to supervisors about prospective firms' credit ratings.
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and promote the sale of company products.
- Provide sales support to the sales teams.
- Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery.
- Attend company training seminars to become familiar with product lines.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in engineering or equivalent technical background.
- Strong persuasion skills to influence others' decisions.
- Critical thinking abilities to evaluate solutions and approaches to problems.
- Social perceptiveness to understand others' reactions and motivations.
- Effective speaking skills to convey information clearly.
- Reading comprehension skills to understand work-related documents.
- Active listening skills to fully engage with others and understand their points.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python.
- Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Dynamics.
- Experience with project management tools like Microsoft Project.
- Familiarity with design software such as Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range between $58,430 and $165,350 based on experience and location.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Potential for bonuses based on performance.
