Technical Sales Sr. Engineer - AC Power, GSA

Vertiv; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Ohio seeks a Technical Sales Sr. Engineer – AC Power, GSA to advance sales for 3-Phase AC Power offerings with deep technical knowledge focused on Global Strategic Account customers.

You will respond to RFQs, help design power architectures, size batteries, and support account managers with technical documentation and customer engagements, including in-person visits and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 4–8 years of industry sales experience.
• Technical knowledge of products and applications.
• Industry knowledge and market dynamics.
• Experience with large RFQs.
• Ability to build cross‑department relationships.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to meet quota in measured categories.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to RFPs for Vertiv 3-Phase AC Power opportunities, including drawings review and bid forms.
• Support sales growth and engagement with GSA key accounts.
• Provide technical guidance for power architectures and product ratings.
• Assist with concept designs, battery sizing, and single-line diagrams.
• Lead customer communications and provide technical documentation and design support.

Skills

Technical knowledge

RFQ experience

Strong communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Sales Sr. Engineer – AC Power, GSA supports selling efforts for Vertiv’s 3-Phase AC Power product offering, with deep technical and industry knowledge with a focus on GSA (Global Strategic Account) accounts.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Technical Sales Sr. Engineer – AC Power, GSA supports selling efforts for Vertiv’s 3-Phase AC Power product offering, with deep technical and industry knowledge with a focus on GSA (Global Strategic Account) accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical review and response to Request for Proposals (RFP) for Vertiv 3-Phase AC Power opportunities for assigned GSA key accounts. Primary focus will be specification CDE review/completion, review of electrical drawings submitted with RFP, assistance with initial equipment configurations based on understanding of specification/drawing requirements, and aid with completing project specific bid forms (when required).
• Supports driving sales growth.
• Provides technical support for assigned GSA Account Managers including the following activities: assistance with development of concept power architectures, technical guidance for selection of best fit product ratings, battery selection and sizing, creation of concept single lines, and virtual or in-person design reviews.
• Supports budgeting and spec development to maximize success rates.
• Coordinates with assigned GSA Account Managers to support engagement with targeted consulting engineers, contractors, and general contractors.
• Represents the company and actively participates in key customer factory visits.
• Travel as required to support assigned GSA Account Managers and to support increasing share of wallet withing the assigned account by supporting in person meetings.
• Participates as needed in account planning efforts and engagement strategies for key clients.
• Supports technical proposals, design documentation, and project proposals to aid the design process and delivery to customers.
• Provides sales staff with technical assistance and support for technical documentation and customer-facing presentations & engagements including leading customer communications.
• Participates in new product development efforts as assigned.
• Provides industry feedback to product managers for product improvements and roadmaps.
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 4-8 years of industry sales experience.
• Technical knowledge of products and applications.
• Industry knowledge and understanding of market dynamics.
• Experience working on large, complex requests for quotes (RFQs).
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate well with other departments and sales offices.
• Salesmanship and self-confidence to deal with frequent, stressful customer relationship issues.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
• Ability to attain quota in measured categories.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

50% domestic travel to meet customer needs.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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