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Sales Engineer

Amada America, Inc.

Louisville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrTracked todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The Sales Engineer at Amada America is responsible for growing and maintaining positive relationships with customers while aggressively developing new prospects within the designated territory. This role involves maximizing product sales, educating customers on new technologies, conducting sales calls and demos, and coordinating order processes using internal tools and support groups.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Professional Sales ExperienceHighly OrganizedDetailed Follow-Up SkillsLead GenerationBusiness Rapport BuildingOral and Written CommunicationMechanical and Technical Aptitude

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Description

The Sales Engineer's primary function is to grow and maintain positive and mutually beneficial relationships between Amada and it's customers, while constantly and aggressively developing new prospects within the designated territory. This encompasses all aspects of the relationship including product sales, service, and aftermarket support. The Sales Engineer is expected to maximize product sales utilizing the "Amada Team" consisting of Product Specialists, Applications & Verification personnel, Service, and support groups. The Sales Engineer is expected to aggressively strive to identify customer needs and capitalize on them utilizing the Solution Center, Technical Centers, VPSS, I-Pro, promotional literature, trade shows, and other tools provided by Amada.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maximize product sales and achieve ALL Sales & Activity Targets.

Inform & educate customers on new technologies and advancements by Amada.

Make routine sales calls on established customers.

Aggressively work to identify and develop new accounts utilizing KM industry guides and cold calling.

Encourage and perform regular customer demos at Solution and Technical Centers.

Maximize customer attendance and participation in Solution Center & Technical Center events.

Provides status reports and call reports to Regional Manager.

Responsible for obtaining all necessary sales documentation from customer and coordinating the sales order process through the appropriate Amada departments to ensure the order is processed expeditiously.

Make use of Amada's internal KM system to maintain an accurate customer and prospect database and update customer status and contact information. Utilize the KM system to generate technical proposals and enter prospecting customer information.

Keep informed of product knowledge and pricing information and updates.

Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

KOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Must have professional sales experience

Highly organized, detailed, with proven follow-up skills

Experience in creating sale leads and prospects

Must be able to build positive business rapport with existing and new clients

Strong oral and written communication skills, detail-oriented

Strong mechanical and technical aptitude skills

TRAVEL

Frequent travel within territory, up to 5 days a week.

BENEFITS

Major Medical and Hospitalization

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

12 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Amada America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers competitive salaries and excellent comprehensive benefits.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

SALES002697

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