Job Title: Engineering Sales Associate - Power Systems
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Starting Compensation Range: $73,000 - $95,000 per year
The Engineering Sales Associate will work under the direction of experienced personnel to gain the product knowledge, customer relationship techniques, and leadership skills necessary to analyze market trends and customer needs, identify new business opportunities, present sales proposals, negotiate contracts, meet and exceed sales targets, and increase customer retention rate.
Requirements for the Engineering Sales Associate position include:- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent sales and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must possess ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Must have an excellent driving record
- Willingness to work out of town up to 75% of the time during training period and travel throughout Carter's territory
- Must be open for the possibility of relocation within Carter's territory.
- Promote a positive customer experience
- Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Seeking Candidates with: - Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred
- Previous sales or engineering experiences through co-ops, internships, part-time or full-time jobs (preferred)
Physical Requirements: - Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- In-house training instructors/programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tool allowances and tool loans
- Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shift differential (if applicable)
Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.
