Sales Engineer (Midwest)

744 Crane ChemPharma & Energy Corp; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane ChemPharma & Energy Corp is seeking a Sales Engineer for the Resistoflex brand, responsible for territory sales, channel development and end-user demand generation across the Midwest. Travel 50-75% and close collaboration with Inside Sales and Engineering teams are essential.

The role requires a technical sales background, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel, Salesforce and MS Office, plus the ability to develop forecasts and manage a robust project funnel.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of sales experience in technical field.
• Willingness to travel 50-75%.
• Proficient with Excel, Salesforce and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive organic growth for Resistoflex portfolio within defined territory.
• Identify key decision makers in target end-user locations.
• Submit and achieve sales/margin forecasts with channel partners and end users.
• Maintain project funnel, follow up on opportunities and close projects.
• Develop knowledge of product line and value propositions for applications.
• Conduct training seminars for distributors, end users, and colleagues.
• Provide weekly activity reports to the Business Line Manager.

Skills

Sales experience

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

BS in Business or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The Sales Engineer representing the Resistoflex brand is a key contributor with the responsibility of territory sales. This individual will be responsible for channel development, product training, applications training, sales forecasting, project execution, driving end user demand, sales planning, increasing margin, and other functions as outlined by the Business Line Manager. This individual will work closely with Inside Sales, Engineering Support Services, and other Crane ChemPharma & Energy Sales Engineers. Preferred location: Midwest (Ohio / Pennsylvania / Kentucky)

Principal Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

• Drive organic growth for Resistoflex Flexible product portfolio (hoses, fittings and expansion joints) within defined geographic sales territory.
• Identify key decision makers at targeted chemical, petrochemical, refinery, semiconductor, biopharma, and other end user locations to interact with them and ensure they understand our product offerings along with the value propositions for their applications.
• Submit and achieve sales/margin forecasts utilizing channel management and direct interaction with end users.
• Maintain active project funnel, follow up on opportunities, and execute on closing projects as either a team member or team leader.
• Maintain a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the product line and the value proposition within specific applications.
• Recommend product modifications, improvements, new products, or new applications to customers.
• Understand current market conditions and relay those in a concise manner.
• Develops sales forecast for each product line with reasonable accuracy.
• Conducts training seminars for distribution channels, end users, and colleagues as required.
• Manages territory within the guidelines of budgets, reporting, and distribution management.
• Maintains existing MRO business and converts new accounts.
• Investigates, recommends, and participates in required trade shows.
• Responsible for driving demand at end user level and regular interaction with them.
• Understand Channel relationships with end users and drive demand at end user level.
• Crane Business System – use of CBS tools to ensure the continuous improvement of the business.
• Provide a weekly report on all activities to the Business Line Manager.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• B.S. in Business, Engineering or related degree.
• Willingness to Travel 50% to 75%.
• Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office software, and Salesforce.
• High energy team player with a hands-on approach.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and present recommendations with clarity and conviction to serve the overall objectives.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills while conducting a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.
• Ability to establish credibility through demonstrated expertise, integrity of his/her initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build relationships with channels and end users.
• Ability to differentiate a product, clearly explain the value proposed, and sell the product advantages to win MRO and projects versus competition.
• Strong listening skills with the ability to assimilate information and translate it into customer solutions.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• 5 - 10 years of sales experience in technical field.
• Experienced in selling fluid handling products such as hoses, fittings in the chemical, petrochemical, refinery, semiconductor, biopharma markets.

EOE/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled #CPE

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.