Sales Engineer

Gericke GmbH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gericke GmbH is seeking a highly motivated Sales professional to work on site in Somerset, NJ. This position involves developing a sales territory and maintaining relationships with existing customers while pursuing new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities include executing sales strategies, managing customer communications, and maintaining CRM records. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, and Spanish language skills are a plus. Compensation includes a base salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to travel as required.
• Outside sales or technical sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrate strong influencing skills and a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to achieve sales targets.
• Communicate regularly with current and prospective customers.
• Maintain accurate CRM records for all leads and opportunities.
• Conduct cold outreach to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain a strong database of prospective clients.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Self-starter with ability to work independently

Strong interpersonal skills

Interest in industrial equipment

Spanish language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Gericke North America is searching for a Sales professional to work on site in Somerset, NJ.

• Learn and develop a strong understanding of Gericke equipment and solutions
• Must be willing and able to travel as required
• Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic
• This is an opportunity to be involved in all aspects of powder handling solutions for our clients

In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow a sales territory by maintaining relationships with existing customers while identifying and securing new business opportunities. You will represent the Gericke Group as a trusted partner to our customers, while adhering to company values and policies. As a member of our team, you will serve as both an advisor and solution provider throughout the sales process. Driving and scaling the business is our primary focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to achieve personal and company sales targets
• Communicate regularly with current and prospective customers, providing solutions and managing all sales activities within your territory
• Collaborate with Sales Leadership to provide feedback and updates on opportunities and pipeline status
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date CRM records for all leads, opportunities, and customer interactions
• Represent the company in alignment with all procedures, values, and policies
• Conduct cold outreach, including outbound calls to prospective clients
• Research and identify potential leads through directories, web searches, and other resources
• Qualify leads generated from marketing campaigns, conferences, and tradeshows
• Build and maintain a strong database of prospective clients within the CRM system
• Track and report on weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales performance metrics
• Continuously develop, manage, and grow a healthy sales pipeline
• Demonstrate strong influencing skills and a results-driven mindset
• Exhibit an energetic, outgoing, and professional demeanor
• Effectively multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time efficiently
• Travel as required to support customer engagement and business development

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Outside sales or technical sales experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Interest in industrial equipment and delivering strong customer solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting customer relationships
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Compensation

• Base salary + benefits

Work Authorization

Gericke will only employ those who are already legally authorized to work in the United States.

Gericke is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer