Lubricants Sales Engineer

FUCHS PETROLUB SE; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

FUCHS PETROLUB SE in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Lubricants Sales Engineer to drive new business development and deliver technical solutions to clients. You will manage existing accounts and uncover opportunities while reporting to the National Sales Manager.

The role requires a technical degree and hands-on design engineering experience, with strong communication and project-management skills. Travel is frequent, and compensation includes a base salary of $100,000–$120,000 plus an uncapped

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical field (Chemistry, Engineering, etc.)
• 3+ years in component design engineering
• Solid knowledge of MRO oils and industrial industries
• Current MLT or CLT certifications or willingness to obtain within 6 months
• Consultative selling abilities and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify opportunities and grow accounts
• Strong decision-making, negotiation skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, goal-oriented, able to handle multiple projects
• Team player with experience in international teams
• MS-Office and CRM (Salesforce) proficiency

Responsibilities

• Develop new business with existing and new accounts.
• Drive growth by engaging at corporate and design engineering levels.
• Set up new business through referrals and planned sales calls.
• Manage accounts and increase sales with assigned clients.
• Collaborate with National Sales Manager and segment leaders on strategies.
• Propose alternative service concepts and value propositions.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and keep competitive knowledge.
• Represent the company at regional events and trade shows.
• Provide onsite product training through presentations and hands-on demos.
• Maintain knowledge of key accounts' activities, products, and applications.

Skills

Consultative selling

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

MLT or CLT certifications

Tools

Salesforce

MS-Office

Job description

FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills are the foundation of our global business.

Come be seen at FUCHS by joining us as:

Lubricants Sales Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US 85032, Salt Lake City, UT, US 84084

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year, as well as participation in the company's unlimited commission plan, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Your Responsibilities:

We are seeking a dynamic and technically adept individual to learn and grow as a Lubricants Sales Engineer with our team. This role, reporting to the National Sales Manager, requires a blend of technical aptitude, curiosity to uncover customer problems, along with strong organizational and project management skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving new business development while managing existing accounts and providing technical solutions to our clients.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Proactively develop business opportunities with existing and new accounts.
• Drive new business development by engaging at the corporate and design engineering levels of accounts.
• Establish new business through referrals and identifying potential future customers via planned and organized sales calls.
• Manage the business with assigned accounts, committing to increase sales to these accounts and new accounts.
• Develop clear customer strategies working closely National Sales Manager and Segment Leaders.
• Develop alternative service concepts and value propositions for assigned accounts.
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify market opportunities and maintain knowledge of competitors.
• Represent the company in regional industry events and tradeshows, collaborating with Marketing and other internal stakeholders to prepare for such events.
• Conduct onsite product training for clients through product presentations, hands-on interactions, and utilizing available product management team and field application engineers.
• Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of key accounts' worldwide activities, product portfolio, and applications.
• Represent customer interests towards the company and vice versa.

Travel:

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field desired. (Chemistry, Engineering, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience in component design engineering.
• Solid knowledge of MRO oils and industrial industries.
• Current MLT or CLT certifications or the desire to obtain within a 6-month period.
• Consultative selling abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify new client opportunities and prospect accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to grow current accounts within the segment.
• Decision-making and negotiation skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, goal-oriented, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team spirit and ability to work in international teams.
• Proficiency in MS-Office applications and CRM (Salesforce desired).
• Ability to travel frequently on short notice.

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).

Come be seen at FUCHS – join our team and move the world with us!