Sales Application Engineer
Broetje Automation United States · $100K–$140K/yr
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing · 11-50 employees
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About the role
The Sales Applications Engineer will lead North American sales efforts by sourcing new customers and developing relationships within the aerospace manufacturing market. They are responsible for managing the entire sales process, including technical product presentations and the development of sales proposals.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and possess at least 7 years of experience in a customer-facing role, preferably within the aerospace industry. Strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel for business are required.
Benefits
Full description
Job Title: Sales Application Engineer Position available in: Open to remote work - business travel needed – must be within close proximity to an international airport Job Type: Full time
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
Summary: The Sales Applications Engineer will report directly to the CEO, leading North American sales and supporting the BA-US sales team. In this position, you will be responsible for sourcing new customers for the aerospace manufacturing market.
Compensation/Benefits:• Compensation range: $100,000 - $140,000
- 401(k) company match – 6% match, no vesting period
- 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision), no cost to the employee
- Disability plan & group life insurance program
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 13 Holidays -- 10 company holidays & 3 flex holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program $10k/yr
- International travel opportunities (Germany)
Education & Experience:• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering)
- 7+ years working in customer facing role – ideal candidate will have work experience in Aerospace industry• Related experience may include work in one or more of the following areas: • Automated systems such as machine tools, robotic cells or assembly fixtures, jigs, tools
- Manufacturing applications with thermoset or thermoplastic composite materials
- Factory assembly or machine manufacturing
Qualifications:• Personable and outgoing; comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
- Strong sales ability, business acumen, and commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Experience creating and presenting sales proposals
- Candidate must be willing to do business travel and have an active US passport
Job responsibilities:• Act as forward-facing sales personnel to achieve North American sales targets
- Become technically proficient in current and future product offerings (i.e., automated drilling and fastening equipment, composites manufacturing, etc.)
- Source leads, identify and develop relationships with decision makers
- Qualify potential customers for genuine need and ability to purchase proposed solutions
- Work with customers throughout entirety of sales process
- Lead in development of sales proposals
- Travel to customer sites as needed for sales and proposal meetings and to ensure we are providing world class customer service
- Research and identify potential future markets for existing and new Broetje products
- Identify possible derivative products and solutions to help expand our current offerings
Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ
