SALES ENGINEER

Carter Machinery; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus program

Discounts on services and products

Job summary

A machinery service provider located in Virginia is looking for a Sales Engineer to support their Power Systems Outside Sales Team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in sales or projects, preferably in Power Generation or Marine fields, along with a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree. Responsibilities include creating proposals for power generation equipment and collaborating with the sales team to secure new business. This role offers a range of benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of sales or project experience, preferably in Power Generation or Marine.
• Willingness to travel and work hours required by the job.
• Must have an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support the Power Systems Outside Sales Team with proposals for generator sets and other equipment.
• Collaborate with sales team to win new business.
• Develop effective bid materials and presentations.

Skills

Self-starter

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Strong presentation skills

Ability to handle fast-paced work

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

Overview

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C., is hiring a Sales Engineer in Richmond, Virginia. The Sales Engineer is responsible for supporting the Power Systems Outside Sales Team with technically accurate, detailed, and timely power generation proposals for generator sets, switchgear, fuel systems, and weatherproof enclosures. The Sales Engineer will work in a team setting with the outside sales team to win new business with competitive proposals. Seeking candidates with a minimum three years sales and/or projects experience, preferably in Power Generation and/or Marine. Other similar industries will be considered; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Power Systems Outside Sales Team with technically accurate, detailed, and timely power generation proposals for generator sets, switchgear, fuel systems, and weatherproof enclosures.
• Collaborate with the outside sales team to win new business with competitive proposals.
• Develop/implement effective bid materials and sales/training presentations.
• Interact with contractors, consultants, engineers and end-users; act as a liaison with other members of the sales team and technical support to solve client problems.

Qualifications

• Self-starter able to work with limited supervision; capable of developing objectives, setting priorities, and implementing ideas in a timely manner.
• Effective communication and collaboration with the outside sales team.
• Experience dealing with multiple disciplines and coordinating with contractors, consultants, engineers and end-users.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization and with customers in a professional manner.
• Strong written, verbal and presenting skills.
• Willingness to travel and work hours required by the job.
• Must possess ability to communicate using a telephone and a computer.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment and interpret data to make quick decisions.
• Must have an excellent driving record.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree preferred.

Physical requirements

Physical requirements must be met for the Sales Engineer job, including regularly being required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.