Lubricants Sales Engineer

Fuchs Lubricants Co.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commission plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

FUCHS Lubricants Co. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a technically adept Lubricants Sales Engineer to drive new business and manage existing accounts, delivering tailored lubrication solutions and building long-term relationships.

The role reports to the National Sales Manager and requires a blend of technical aptitude, curiosity, and strong organizational skills. 30–50% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in component design engineering.
• Solid knowledge of MRO oils and industrial industries.
• Current MLT or CLT certifications or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development while managing existing accounts.
• Provide technical solutions and account support to clients.
• Represent the company at regional industry events and tradeshows.
• Travel 30-50% to meet customers and opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Negotiation

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

MS Office

Job description

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.

Salary:

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:

Business Development:

• Proactively develop business opportunities with existing and new accounts.

• Drive new business development byengagingat the corporate anddesignengineering levels of accounts.

• Establish new business through referrals and identifying potential future customers via planned and organized sales calls.

• Manage the business withassignedaccounts, 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.

Customer Engagement:

• 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:

• 30-50% travel required.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor'sdegree in a technical field desired. (Chemistry, Engineering, etc.)

• 3+ years of experience incomponentdesign engineering.

• Solid knowledge of MRO oils and industrial industries.

• Current MLT or CLT certifications or the desire to obtain within a 6-month period.

• Interest insalesandaccountmanagement andclosing sales processes.

• 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).