MUNICIPAL PUMPING SALES ENGINEER

SMITH & LOVELESS INC; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic,

Discretionary 401(k) Match

Profit-Sharing Bonus

Employer-Paid Benefits (life and long/

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Smith & Loveless seeks a Municipal Pumping Sales Engineer to partner with the Municipal Sales team. The role focuses on selling pumping systems to cities, counties, consulting engineers, and contractors within the domestic market.

You will manage bids, inquiries, and pricing while promoting S&L products and maintaining key account relationships. The position requires travel and a strong technical and sales background.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering or sales related field preferred.
• Effective communication, human relations, and sales abilities.
• Conceptualization and negotiation skills with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Plan sales coverage for the region and develop strategies to increase orders.
• Provide timely follow-up on pricing, bids, and submittals.
• Supply technical knowledge to engineers, municipalities, and contractors for product selection.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Negotiation

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Job description

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a Municipal Pumping Sales Engineer to partner with our experienced Municipal Sales team in this environmentally focused industry.A Municipal Pumping Sales Engineer at Smith and Loveless is accountable for sales, handling bidding and inquiries for Smith & Loveless, Inc. pumping products and services to their territory in the Domestic market. The incumbent is responsible for calling on cities, counties, consulting engineers, contractors, and municipal and regulatory officials to promote Smith & Loveless, Inc. pumping products, for new applications. Responsible for hiring, training and encouraging a representative sales network to promote and sell S&L pumping products.Benefits & PerksBase salary plus commission401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment optionsDiscretionary 401(k) Match based on performance (100% vested after 3 years)Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coveragePaid Time Off - 10 Paid Holidays; 2 weeks’ Vacation (3 weeks after 5 years); 6 Paid Sick/Personal Days annuallyInsurance & Financial Benefits - Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options); Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%; Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage; Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)Additional Benefits - Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants); Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependentsJob dutiesPlan overall sales coverage for respective region and develop plans for increasing sales of S&L pumping systems.Develop strategies to increase order closure rates.Develop a preference for S&L with the consulting engineers, cities, counties, and contractors. Cultivate the personnel of key accounts.Provide timely follow-up on all pricing, bids, inquiries, and submittals.Provide technical knowledge and timely, accurate information to assist local engineers, developers, municipalities, representatives, etc. in the design and purchase of S&L products. Keep abreast of the latest technology in the industry.Promote full range of S&L pumping equipment and ensures its proper application.Keep abreast of the competitive situation within respective region and recommends marketing strategy to the Company.Maintain an open and effective line of communication with the Manager, Pumping Systems, and all internal S&L departments.Other duties as assigned by Manager, Pumping Systems and VP, Municipal Division.Keep office, work area and sales truck neat, clean and orderly.Skills/RequirementsBachelors of Science Degree in Engineering or sales related field preferred2 years experience with water and or wastewater equipment preferred.3 years experience in electrical and mechanical systems.Effective communication, human relations, and sales abilities.Conceptualization and negotiation skills along with a professional demeanor.Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.50% - 60% domestic travel required.Physical requirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Required to sit, stand and walk.Other physical requirements consistent with traveling, otherwise normal office environment.About usFor over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems.Check us out Here: https://smithandloveless.com/smith-loveless-careers-0Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingCompany carDental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offWork Location: In person