Sales Manager - Engineering

emergemarket.com; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 125,362 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Routing Solutions LLC in Madison Heights, MI seeks a Sales Manager – Engineering to lead the integration of engineering analysis with strategic sales efforts. The role requires interpreting blueprints and schematics, coordinating with the engineering team, and developing competitive bids.

You will manage the automotive engineering sales team, build client relationships with OEMs and large Tier-1s, and travel 10-15% to U.S. plants and Mexico. Salary ranges from $125,362 to $145,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years as an engineer in the automotive industry with production oversight.
• Experience leading engineering-sales teams and managing client relationships.
• Proficiency with PLEX ERP, 3D modeling tools (AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Catia V5), and Ansys.
• Willingness to travel 10-15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering technical analysis by reading blueprints, drawings, schematics and reports.
• Develop and implement sales strategies using engineering principles to meet company goals.
• Collaborate with engineering to understand product specs and capabilities; specify system components as required.
• Lead sales team and manage relationships with OEMs and large Tier-1 customers.
• Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and budgets to senior management; monitor market trends.

Skills

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Technical communication

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLEX ERP

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Catia V5

Ansys

Job description

Fluid Routing Solutions LLC in Madison Heights, MI seeks a Sales Manager - Engineering to perform following job duties: Engineering Technical Analysis: Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, or processes to meet requirements. Use engineering principles and in-depth product knowledge to develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company goals and objectives. Collaborate with the engineering team to understand product specifications and capabilities. Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations. Component Analysis and manufacturing Feasibility: Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects. Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the engineering sector. Sales Management: Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders. Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to ensure high performance. Provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process-related topics. Manage automotive engineering team. Negotiate legal agreements and contracts with customers. Communicate, negotiate, and present to OEM/large tier-1 senior management. Technical Market Analysis: Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and budgets to senior management. Use industry and in-depth product knowledge and engineering principles to monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats. Use in-depth product knowledge of highly engineering products and engineering principles to estimate costs and submitting bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects. Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering. Oversee production process to ensure manufacturability, including building prototypes, managing testing, and fixture building. Analyze market trends and develop effective sales strategies in the automotive sector. Achieve sales targets and driving revenue growth in the automotive industry.

Engineering Software Interface: Use PLEX ERP software. 3D modeling using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Catia V5. Use Ansys simulation testing software. 10-15% of time to company plants and local clients in the United States. Travel to Mexico to meet with customers and potential customers may be required.

Must have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Must have 5 years of experience as an Engineer in automotive industry, including 5 years hands on experience overseeing production process to ensure manufacturability, including building prototypes, managing testing, and fixture building. 5 years of experience with: using PLEX ERP software; 3D modeling using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Catia V5; and using Ansys simulation testing software. 2 years of experience with: automotive engineering team management; communicating, negotiating, and presenting to OEM/large tier-1 senior management; analyzing market trends and developing effective sales strategies in the automotive sector; and achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in the automotive industry. Must be willing to travel 10-15% of time to company plants and local clients in the United States. Travel to Mexico to meet with customers and potential customers may be required.

The annual salary for this position is $125,362- $145,000. Persons interested in this position should contact [e-mail].

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