Sales Engineer

Nidec Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 72,600 - 108,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in North Mankato, MN is hiring a Sales Engineer to act as the main contact for customers, develop quotations, and drive growth in the segment. This on-site role requires strong communication, solution-selling, and ability to navigate pricing structures.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development. You will visit customer locations, respond to requests, attend trade shows, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure

Responsibilities

• Suggest solutions in a timely manner and present quotations to key customer(s)
• Research key customer wants and needs, and suggest solutions
• Negotiate and draft comprehensive written proposals for the sale of products
• Maintains an updated sales funnel and participate in regular sales reviews
• Serve as contact point for key customers and internal teams
• Resolve customers' complaints in an effective and respectful way
• Visit customer locations as appropriate to develop relationships
• Attend applicable trade shows and conferences
• Gather, report and communicate customers' feedback on service, technology and product delivery
• Measure, track and analyze key account metrics
• Create reports for upper management

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.

Job Description

Shift: 1st shift Days of Work: Monday – Friday Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Work Location: On-site (North Mankato, MN) Starting Salary: $72,600 to $108,900 Annually Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly At Nidec, we prioritize our team’s well‑being and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer, with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, effective from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match of 100% on the employee’s first 6% with an additional 3% employer contribution to support your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Position Objective

In this role, the Sales Engineer maintains a high-level knowledge of their segment(s) product offerings and awareness of competing products/services, discount and pricing structures, and overall strengths and weaknesses in order to determine how best to service and motivate customers. They are the main contact internally and externally as it relates to sales engineer tasks within their segment(s).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Suggest solutions in a timely manner and present quotations to key customer(s)
• Research key customer wants and needs, and suggest solutions
• Negotiate and draft comprehensive written proposals for the sale of products
• Maintains an updated sales funnel and participate in regular sales reviews
• Serve as contact point for key customers and internal teams
• Resolve customers' complaints in an effective and respectful way
• Visit customer locations as appropriate to develop relationships
• Attend applicable trade shows and conferences
• Gather, report and communicate customers' feedback on service, technology and product delivery
• Measure, track and analyze key account metrics
• Create reports for upper management