Technical Sales Engineer - Hydraulic Actuators

Parker Hannifin; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Technical Sales Rep for our Des Plaines, IL location. You will review inquiries, prepare estimates, assist in pricing, and support sales to maximize margins with our wide range of motion and control products.

The ideal candidate holds a college degree, has 2–4 years in customer service, strong communication and attention to detail, and is proficient with Excel; Salesforce experience is a plus and you should adapt to new systems.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Two to four years customer service experience necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Salesforce or other CRM experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt to using new systems and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to customer inquiries
• Prepare requests for cost estimates on non-standard products.
• Assist in negotiating Long-Term Pricing Agreements.
• Recognize and pursue opportunities to maximize margins within manufacturing abilities.
• Clarify policies and procedures such as condition of sale and pricing structure.
• Provide technical information to distributors which appear in our catalogs or as advised by engineering, product managers, and/or technical services.
• Formulate and enter quotes on-line and maintain supporting documentation such as cost estimating print-off, customer drawings and specifications, and divisional drawings and specifications.
• Assist outside sales personnel and co-workers as needed.

Education

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Technical Sales Rep for our Des Plaines, IL location. You will review inquiries, prepare estimates, assist in pricing, and support sales to maximize margins with our wide range of motion and control products.

The ideal candidate holds a college degree, has 2–4 years in customer service, strong communication and attention to detail, and is proficient with Excel; Salesforce experience is a plus and you should adapt to new systems.