Outside Sales Engineer - Silicon Valley

Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.

$100K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years inside and/or outside sales experience of capital equipment.
  • Mechanical and electrical knowledge with necessary aptitude.
  • Ability to learn and communicate compressor features and benefits effectively.
  • Proven selling ability and PC skills, with familiarity in lead generation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities through prospecting and networking.
  • Develop sales strategies aligned with business plans and market trends.
  • Maintain relationships with engineers, distributors, contractors, and end users.
  • Make 4-6 sales calls daily and 3 cold calls weekly.
  • Monitor production of sold equipment to keep clients informed.
  • Build strong customer relations through consistent communication and interaction.
  • Sell parts and services to enhance equipment sales.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical and behavioral health.
  • Dental and vision insurance options.
  • Flexible spending account offerings.
  • Life insurance and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • 401(k) and Roth savings plans available.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Professional development assistance includes training opportunities.
  • Employee support programs including mental health resources.
  • Legal aid and financial advisory services provided.
  • Pet insurance and various ancillary benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Provides customer care and project management on existing accounts, prospecting for new accounts, follow-up and closing orders.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Identify research and secure new business opportunities, utilizing prospecting skills and community/business networking to quote projects, increase revenue and improve margins. Follow the sales cycle from beginning to end including initial contact; client needs analysis, development of proposals and presentations, and obtaining purchase orders.
  • Develop sales strategy in concert with business plans, utilizing a strategic planning process that encompasses company, market, and industry trends to ensure coordination of efforts to achieve goals.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with engineer firms, distributors, mechanical contractors, and end users.
  • Make 4-6 sales calls a day and 3 cold calls a week.
  • Follow production of equipment sold to keep customers informed.
  • Interface daily with customers and co-workers, build customer relationships.
  • Sell parts and service to support equipment sales and service.


Additional Job Duties:

  • Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest.
  • Identify and coordinate industry related trade shows to increase company and brand awareness and prospect potential clients.
  • Maintain and expand your database of prospects.
  • Team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years inside and/or outside sales experience of capital equipment.
  • Mechanical and electrical knowledge, experience and aptitude is necessary.
  • This is a technical position and an ability to learn, understand and competently communicate compressor features and benefits is required.


Preferred Skills:

  • Proven selling ability & PC skills are required. Prior experience utilizing sales tools for lead generation. Familiar with MS Office.
  • Self-starter, works independently, likes to travel.
  • Excellent customer follow-up, attention to detail, organization and efficient time management skills are required.


Physical Demands:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or driving in a car
  • Onsite with customers that involve moving, bending, pushing, pulling occasionally.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Overnight travel is required.


Job Type:

  • Full-time


Benefits:

  • Health Insurance (medical and behavioral health)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account(s)
  • Life Insurance
  • Profit Share
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) and Roth Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Program
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health Therapy and Coaching
  • Legal Aid/ID Shield
  • Financial Advisors
  • Pet Insurance
  • Ancillary Benefits such as: Critical Illness, Accident, Voluntary Life Plans, Short and Long Term Disability Plans etc.


Pay Range:

  • $100,000 - $150,000 Annually Non-Commissioned Sales Position


People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road in the Silicon Valley area.

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