Technical Sales and Support Analyst II

Sig-Sauer,-Inc; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SIG SAUER, Inc. is seeking a Technical Sales & Support Analyst II to drive defense sales support, provide expert technical responses, and assist in product demonstrations. The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on weapon experience and travels up to 75% domestically and internationally.

Ideal candidates will have extensive firearms experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to convey complex information clearly to customers and Sales teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better; 5 years of hands-on weapons experience preferred.
• Military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare product samples for evaluation and demonstration with QC/SWG.
• Plan and support VIP visits with technical support and demonstrations.
• Provide technical responses for RFQs/RFPs while ensuring specifications are met.
• Propose and analyze product configurations based on customer specs.
• Provide product training and demonstrations; lead/direct regional directors and customers on SIG SAUER product usage.

Skills

Weapons experience

Customer service

Presentation under pressure

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Military experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com.

Position Summary

The Technical Sales & Support Analyst II is responsible for driving the support for all Defense Sales groups by providing technical support and responses for RFQs/RFPs and supporting technical requests from customers all while ensuring customers’ technical specifications are met. This position requires 2-4 years of hands-on weapon experience, usage, product training and/or design, or demonstration. Expert knowledge in SIG product offerings and their applications required. The Technical Sales & Support Analyst II collaborates with Quality, Strategic Weapons Group, Defense Sales, visitors, and customers.

FLSA

Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare all product samples being sent from SIG for evaluation and demonstration; working with QC and Strategic Weapons Group during final inspection and prepare weapons after QC-SWG approval for shipment.
• With no supervision but support from an additional team member, plan and support VIP visits by providing technical support and demonstrations.
• Provide technical responses for RFQs/RFPs and support technical requests from customers all while ensuring customers’ technical specifications are met.
• Propose and analyze product configuration and recommend products based upon customer specifications.
• With no supervision but support from another team member, provide product training, demonstration, instruction to customers, and participate in technical evaluations. Lead and direct Regional Directors and customers on SIG SAUER product usage.
• Provide expert technical advice to Sales force.
• Travel domestically and internationally at least 75% of the time.
• Engage in and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Communicate effectively to supervision regarding problems and corrective action.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills

• High School diploma, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred, and 5 years of hands-on weapons experience, usage, product training and/or design, or demonstration. Expert knowledge in SIG product offerings and their application required. Military experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of competitor’s offerings.
• Excellent customer service skills/orientation.
• Must possess demonstrated hands-on experience with belt-fed weapon systems and the ability to provide technical support, training, and product demonstrations.
• Extensive firearms experience. Ability to demonstrate advanced shooting skills on demand in front of an audience.
• Extensive knowledge of NATO and Mil Standard testing procedures.
• Ability to present under pressure to VIP and large delegations.
• Ability to diagnose and perform on the spot repairs on all SIG platforms.
• Must be aware and respectful of foreign cultures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Oracle experience preferred.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Must be flexible, a team player, and possess the ability to multi-task and re-focus as needed.
• Self-starter able to initiate action without supervision.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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