Sales Application Engineer

Broetje Automation-USA; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid health premiums

Disability & life insurance

PTO 3 weeks

Holidays & time off

Job summary

Broetje Automation-USA is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer to lead North American sales for aerospace manufacturing automation. The role is remote with up to 100% travel and requires proximity to an international airport.

You will report to the CEO, source new clients, and develop relationships with decision-makers throughout the sales cycle. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for a global team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering.
• 7+ years in a customer-facing role, ideally in aerospace.
• Experience with automated systems and manufacturing tools is a plus.
• Willing to travel up to 100% and hold a US passport.
• Strong sales, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as forward-facing sales personnel to achieve North American sales targets.
• Become technically proficient in current and future product offerings (drilling, fastening, composites).
• Source leads and develop relationships with decision makers.
• Qualify potential customers for genuine need and ability to purchase proposed solutions.
• Travel to customer sites for sales and proposal meetings and to ensure world-class service.
• Lead in development of sales proposals and customer presentations.
• Identify future markets and derivative products to expand offerings.

Skills

Sales ability

Communication & interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Proposal creation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Sales Application Engineer

Position available in: Remote – up to 100% travel – must be within close proximity to an international airport

Job Type: Full time

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).

Summary

The Sales Applications Engineer will report directly to the CEO, leading North American sales and supporting the BA-US sales team. In this position, you will be responsible for sourcing new customers for the aerospace manufacturing market.

Compensation/Benefits

• Compensation range: $100,000 - $140,000
• 401(k) company match – 6% match, no vesting period
• 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision), no cost to the employee
• Disability plan & group life insurance program
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 Holidays -- 10 company holidays & 3 flex holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program $10k/yr
• International travel opportunities (Germany)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering)
• 7+ years working in customer facing role – ideal candidate will have work experience in Aerospace industry
• Related experience may include work in one or more of the following areas:
  • Automated systems such as machine tools, robotic cells or assembly fixtures, jigs, tools
  • Manufacturing applications with thermoset or thermoplastic composite materials
  • Factory assembly or machine manufacturing

Qualifications

• Personable and outgoing; comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
• Strong sales ability, business acumen, and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Experience creating and presenting sales proposals
• Candidate must be willing to travel up to 100% and have an active US passport

Job responsibilities

• Act as forward-facing sales personnel to achieve North American sales targets
• Become technically proficient in current and future product offerings (i.e., automated drilling and fastening equipment, composites manufacturing, etc.)
• Source leads, identify and develop relationships with decision makers
• Qualify potential customers for genuine need and ability to purchase proposed solutions
• Work with customers throughout entirety of sales process
• Lead in development of sales proposals
• Travel to customer sites as needed for sales and proposal meetings and to ensure we are providing world class customer service
• Research and identify potential future markets for existing and new Broetje products
• Identify possible derivative products and solutions to help expand our current offerings

Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ