Sales Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nordex Group seeks a Sales Engineer to support wind turbine and wind farm technical sales, helping win projects and ensure technical validity of proposals. You will collaborate with the sales team to prepare bids, negotiate contracts, and act as the interface between technical experts and customers.

Travel up to 25% is expected; strong communication skills are essential in this global energy company. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant Sales Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Energy production/distribution knowledge.
• Knowledge of alternative energy solutions and regulatory framework.
• Competence in MS Office applications.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• High integrity and motivation.
• Understanding of intercultural issues in communication.
• Proactive and result oriented with strategic and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis.
• Travel to project sites as required (up to 25% travel).
• Driving is an essential function of the job and valid license required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to technical queries from customers and from Sales Managers.
• Prepares technical replies for sales offers/tender and deviation lists when necessary.
• Manages the technical review and coordinates internal technical departments.
• Acts as the first point of contact for customers relating to technical questions in the sales process.
• Participates in client meetings to clarify/ negotiate technical scope and prepares presentations/docs.
• Prepares and negotiates Turbine Supply Agreements and related technical exhibits.
• Supports development/optimization of technical solutions and sells the project from a tech perspective.
• Supports development of project-specific options and Wind & Site assessments.

Skills

Sales engineering

Communication

Negotiation

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Chicago, IL, US, 60606 West Branch, IA, US, 52358 Portland, OR, US

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Sales Engineer directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for addressing technical sales issues related to the wind turbine and the wind farm, assisting the sales team from a technical perspective. Your goal is to help win projects, build customer relationships, and assure the technical validity of proposals as well as supply and service contracts. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing technical solutions during the sales process from pre-acquisition to handover to the Project Management team. Additionally, this position serves as the interface between technical experts and customers. This requires collaboration for the preparation of proposals and negotiation of contracts for Wind Turbine Supply Agreements and Services.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responds to technical queries from customers and from Sales Managers.
• Prepares technical replies for sales offers/tender and deviation lists when necessary.
• Manages the technical review and coordinates internal technical departments.
• Acts as the first point of contact for customers relating to technical questions in the sales process.
• Participates in client meetings (when necessary) to clarify and/or negotiate the technical scope including preparing and conducting technical presentations/documents.
• Prepares and negotiates Turbine Supply Agreements(“owning” all of the technical contract exhibits including technical Scope of Supply, Power Curve / Noise Warranty, etc.
• Supports the development and optimization of technical solutions (e.g. optimal turbine selection for project) and sells the project from a technological perspective
• Supports the development of specific technical solutions (new / project specific options)
• Supports and follows up on Wind & Site requests & Site Assessment Reports, including customer information about turbine suitability.
• Keeps Sales Managers up to date with all relevant technical information (in particular power and thrust curve).
• Identifies and compiles technical market requirements/ trends including interconnection requirements, environmental/climatic conditions, wind regimes, grid and land constraints, active and reactive power control, voltage, frequency, CMS and cyber security.
• Standardizes and continuously develops and improves the technical sales process.
• Arranges (if necessary) confidentiality agreements and exchanges information with external consultants / suppliers (e.g. PSSE/PSCAD models, foundation loads, transportation/ access road requirements, electrical specs, etc.)
• Assists in preparation of Gate 2/3 (in particular the technical risk analysis – Gate Assessment Report)
• Prepares technical Hand Over to Project Management team who will be responsible for building the project. Prepares change requests as necessary for project specific technical solutions to be implemented, e.g. sector management, SCADA, CMS, etc.
• Prepares and updates the technical Turbine Configuration information for all projects in the operational planning process
• Travels to project sites and customer meetings required, approximately 25% of the time
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU HAVE

• 5-7 years of relevant Sales Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Energy production/distribution knowledge
• Knowledge of alternative energy solutions and regulatory framework
• Competence in MS Office applications
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High integrity and motivation
• Understanding of intercultural issues in communication
• Proactive and result oriented approach with strategic and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis
• Willingness and ability to learn, self-manage and to keep abreast of changing technical and Regulatory issues independently
• Travel to project sites as required (up to 25% travel)
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is exempt at $110k - $120k USD salary with up to a 10% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values ofRespect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&DD Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Subscription
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more…

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity: Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI: We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex