Field Sales Engineer (FSE)

Samtec, Inc.; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Field Sales Engineer based remotely in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will develop innovative design-wins by aligning customer technical needs with Samtec's product capabilities. Key responsibilities include fostering relationships with manufacturing clients, managing sales objectives in a broad territory, and demonstrating strong organizational skills. Candidates should have 5+ years of OEM sales experience, preferably in technical industries, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of OEM sales experience in a technical industry.
• Component sales experience in a technical industry required.
• Ability to sit/stand for 90 minutes without sensory deprivation.

Responsibilities

• Develop design-wins by matching customer needs with product design.
• Service customers through effective communication and relationship building.
• Promote strong organizational and appointment setting practices.

Skills

Territory Sales experience

Technical design experience

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Self-drive in autonomous environment

B2B sales passion

Follow-up skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Business with relevant experience

Job description

Samtec, Inc.

Position Title: Field Sales Engineer (FSE)

* This position will be located remotely in Portland, Oregon *

Summary / Objective

The FSE will develop innovative design-wins by coupling the customers technical needs/application with Samtecs product design and development capabilities. Service the customer by any and all means necessary.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

1. Territory Sales experience with technical design in cycle
2. Prior or existing experience calling on technology/micro-electronic and manufacturing customers at various levels
3. Strong established organizational systems and appointment setting practices that promote
4. Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills for both internal and external customer base
5. Possess strong innate self-drive in an autonomous environment to exceed sales objectives within the territory
6. Passion for technology and B2B sales across a broad territory
7. Exceptional follow-up skills

The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.

Required Experience

1. 5+ Years of OEM sales experience in a technical industry is required
2. Component sales experience in a technical industry is required
3. Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills for both internal and external customer base
4. Exceptional follow up skills
5. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs

Education

1. Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
2. Degree in Business would be sufficient but experience must line up specifically with technical components and customers

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.