Power Generation Application Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Power Generation Application Engineer for a full-time role aimed at training individuals in industrial sales. This position encompasses sales growth responsibilities, requires a valid driver's license, and involves 1–2 years of relevant design experience. The role includes significant travel and the potential for relocation upon program completion, making it ideal for those seeking an entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of design experience in power generation, electrical systems, or mechanical design.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to travel 75% of the time and relocate outside of WI upon program completion.

Responsibilities

• Participate in corporate onboarding and complete training on sales plans.
• Develop and drive continuous improvement process improvements.
• Provide customer service and technical sales support to distribution.
• Negotiate and close contracts while developing account relationships.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent presentation and social skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to analyze financials

Education

Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Power Generation Application Engineer

Duration: Full Time

The Power Generation Application Engineer is a developmental position, which will be used to train and develop individuals in various aspects of industrial sales roles. Ultimately, this career path will be responsible for sales growth and market expansion for assigned regional territory. While in training, someone in this position will learn how to actively develop sales and regional distribution strategies along with marketing communication tactics to ensure execution of programs and market share growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree
• Willing to travel 75% of the time and relocate outside of WI upon program completion
• Engineer with one to two years of design experience

Responsibilities

• 40% Learn: Participate in corporate on boarding classes & LMS courses; Complete facility tours and sales department onboarding process; Complete training on how to develop and implement strategic sales plans focused on growing sales and learning to identify opportunities and threats; Learn to develop accurate and detailed metrics to facilitate effective business forecasting and resource allocation, including budgeting; Learn to manage and grow P&L
• 20% Develop: Work with CI team to develop and drive CI process improvements within the sales function; Work with Marketing to develop initiatives/merchandising/packaging that drive sales efforts; Develop and retain relationships with industrial distributors by offering various levels of support throughout the sales process during six months of training with current Inside Sales Rep team
• 40% Execute: Provide customer service and technical sales support to distribution and their customers; Coordinate special design options between distribution and engineering; Support natural gas market position by helping convert diesel quotes/projects into gas; Rotate through Lead Gas, Telecom/GES and EPC structure models; Rotate through ATS Vertical, Transfer Switches, SAP, Winchill and Genconnect; Negotiate and close contracts; Develop broad and deep account relationships
• Other Duties as assigned and the following: Special projects as assigned; Participation in sales process training programs; Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation and social skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture
• Ability to analyze financials
• Ability to relocate outside of Wisconsin upon program completion

Instructions

• 1–2 years of design experience (especially in power generation, electrical systems, or mechanical design).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

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