Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Smalley is the global manufacturing leader of precision metal formed products, and they are seeking a Sales Engineer to support the Metro Houston, TX territory. The role involves monitoring customer sales activity, nurturing leads, and executing meetings to cultivate and grow customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Remote position supports the Metro Houston, TX territory with as needed travel for training and meetings to the corporate headquarters based in Lake Zurich, IL
- Candidate must be located in the Metro Houston, TX area to support customer engagement and travel within the assigned territory
- Monitor customer sales activity and nurture new leads and opportunities
- Plan, prepare and execute face-to-face and virtual meetings with customers in given U.S. territory area(s)
- Cultivate and develop assigned U.S. territory through frequent customer contact by nurturing sales funnel, leads and opportunities
- Grow assigned U.S. territory by expanding targeted accounts, working with marketing on various campaigns, hot leads, and attending tradeshows
- Act as the primary contact and trusted advisor for customers in assigned U.S. territory
- Work directly with various internal customers (including: Marketing, Customer Service, Estimating, Quality, etc.) on pricing, contracts, territory development etc
- Travel to meet with customers in assigned territory as business needs require
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field required
- 3 years minimum technical sales experience with strong direct customer contact
- Strong self and time management skills; Ability to maintain effective communication through all channels
- Must be located in the Houston, TX area
- Must possess the ability to develop and maintain customer relationships through excellent communication (knowledge of any CRM system and sales system a plus)
- Regular travel to appropriately cover a significant customer base in Houston, TX
- Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
- Ongoing learning and training and development opportunities
- Company and department led team-building activities and events
- Bonus/and or incentive eligible
- Medical, dental vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, paid holidays, paid time off and 401(k)
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