Product Specialist-Recent Mechanical Engineer College Graduates!

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metals industry is seeking an entry-level Product Specialist to support OEM, spares, and field service for copper equipment. The role involves developing customer relationships, managing sales opportunities, and ensuring project schedules are met. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and strong communication skills, with competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• Internship experience in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Sales background with strong negotiating skills required.
• Ability to interpret drawings related to equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales volume and bringing RFQs from designated customers.
• Interact with various departments to clarify work scope for repairs.
• Complete reporting requirements for customer interactions.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Communication skills

Project management principles

Team player

Ability to prioritize and organize

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

CRM Software

CAD/CAM Software

Job description

Summary

This entry level position will support the OEM, Spares, Modernizations, Repair and Field Service for Copper equipment with the SMS group. The successful Product Specialist will be trained to develop relationships within a specific customer region across all business areas; maintenance, operations and purchasing. You will learn how to maintain good working relationship with customer and develop personal relationships when possible.

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset.We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion.We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

What you'll do

• Responsible for sales volume at a given customer as assigned by Product Manager of Sales, bring RFQs and potential sales opportunities from designated customer location.
• Develop or assist in creation of scope of work or required supply for spare parts, prospective projects and/or field service opportunities.
• Interact with Account Specialists, Engineering, Purchasing and Product Manager to explain/clarify work scope for repairs and modernizations and/or spare part RFQs.
• Review and approve/authorize all proposals prior to submission to the customer.
• Work with customers to develop initiatives for improvement of customer equipment.
• Interact with other SMS group companies and divisions including corporate management on all work provided for a given customer.
• Provide goals for strategic planning development of additional business opportunities and product growth.
• Complete reporting requirements for customer, including but not limited to meeting reports, expense reports, CRM updates, updating customer contact information.
• Ensure project schedules and/or deliveries are being met.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by SMS upper management.
• Frequent travel to customer locations (70%).

What you’ll need

• Mechanical Engineering degree with internship experience. Metals industry experience, aluminum extrusion a plus!
• Sales background with strong negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with high-level customers.
• Ability to interpret drawings related to the equipment.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Strong team player and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi task.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook, CRM, Word, Excel, Access and Project Software, Engineering Software (CAD/CAM) – not required but useful.
• Be available to travel in North American market.

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.