We are seeking an Application Sales Engineer to join our team in our Rockford, IL locationAs an Account Manager/Application Sales Engineer, you will grow your territory (and your earnings!) by bringing in new business and developing repeat business relationships within your existing accounts. This will require that you call on engineers, maintenance, purchasing, and others to determine their needs through a consultative approach.
What you'll do:- Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong customer relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services.
- Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business.
- Prepare quotations and proposals, follow up, negotiate terms, and close transactions.
- Organize training sessions for customers.
- Survey market and competitive conditions.
- Complete reports regarding itineraries, expenses, sales calls, leads, and other related matters.
We Seek: - Proven experience and success in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory.
- Demonstrated outside industrial sales experience with a preference in pneumatics, machine vision and/or robotics.
- Familiarity within any areas including but not limited to, Process Engineering, Diagnostic Instruments, Robotics, AI & Machine Vision Systems, PLC and HMI, pneumatics and or controls.
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong desire to succeed.
- Strong prioritization, planning, and time-management skills.
- Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's in engineering preferred.
In accordance with applicable wage transparency law requirements, the typical estimated total compensation for this position is $70,000-$105,000 per year. This includes a first year base of 60K-80K, depending on experience. Commission incentive opportunities.
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