Technical Sales Representative

Jobtailor; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer in Raleigh, NC to build networks for new leads, identify client needs, and craft tailored product solutions for seals and gaskets. You will demonstrate product value, develop regional sales strategies, and drive end-to-end order accuracy and fulfillment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, formal sales training, and 5 years of field sales experience with knowledge of rubber and plastic materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Formal sales training and 5 years of field sales experience.
• Relevant material knowledge in rubber and plastic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their needs; suggests products/services.
• Works with customers to create solutions using seals, gaskets, and related offerings.
• Demonstrates product functions and utility based on customer needs.
• Develops and implements sales strategies for a region or industry.
• Applies field knowledge to match products to client needs.
• Answers inquiries regarding products, uses, and industry.
• Provides information, quotes, and bid specifications.
• Negotiates prices and terms of sales.
• Collaborates with purchasing and other staff to ensure accurate orders and distribution.
• Prepares and reports results and leads to manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Formal sales training

Field sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
• Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
• Works with customers to create solutions utilizing our seals, gaskets, and related product offerings.
• Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
• Develops and implements strategies for sales in an assigned region or industry.
• Applies knowledge of the field and product features to match products to the needs of clients.
• Answers inquiries from clients concerning products, their uses, and the industry at large.
• Provides information, quotes, credit terms, and other bid specifications to clients.
• Negotiates prices, terms of sales, and related agreements.
• Collaborates with purchasing departments, managers, and other staff to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly.
• Periodically prepares and reports results, status of accounts, and leads to manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Formal sales training and 5 years of field sales experience.
• Relevant material knowledge in rubber and plastic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or related software.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sales strategy development and execution, leveraging technical knowledge in rubber and plastic products to meet client needs. Proficient in customer communication and relationship management to drive sales growth and ensure accurate order processing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering
• Field Sales Experience
• Formal Sales Training
• Material Knowledge In Rubber And Plastic
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Customer Communication
• Negotiation
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Sales Leads
• Product Solutions
• Sales Strategies
• Order Processing
• Client Inquiries