Aerospace Defense Field Sales Engineer (Electrical)

Global Outsourcing; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a proactive sales engineer to sell OEM products into the Defense and Aerospace markets. This position involves significant travel, representing the company at customer locations, preparing forecasts, and reporting sales activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of experience in technical sales. Strong interpersonal skills and technical knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a college degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• At least five years of actual technical OEM electrical and/or electronic power product selling experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform face-to-face selling at potential customer locations.
• Prepare weekly forecast of sales opportunities.
• Prepare trip reports for each field sales call.
• Maintain a project log with current progress for target customers.
• Monitor and report on competitors regarding pricing and product offerings.

Skills

Proven organizational skills

Strategic selling skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Tenacious and aggressive yet empathetic

Understanding of customer and market dynamics

Professional appearance

Technical knowledge of solid-state power systems

Education

College degree in Electrical Engineering

Five years of OEM electrical product selling experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ACT

Job description

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a proactive sales engineer to sell OEM products into the Defense and Aerospace markets. This position involves significant travel, representing the company at customer locations, preparing forecasts, and reporting sales activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of experience in technical sales. Strong interpersonal skills and technical knowledge are essential for success in this role.