Sales Engineer
Link Engineering Company · Warminster, PA ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Solutions engineering
- Experience
- 5+ years
Sales Engineer at Link Engineering Company in Warminster, PA: hunts and converts new prospects, leads technical discovery, maintains CRM pipeline, and coordinates proposals for customized precision test equipment sold to automotive, aviation, off-highway, rail, and civil engineering industries. Requires a relevant bachelor's degree and 5 years of technical sales experience; HubSpot and Epicor fami
Sales Engineer - Warminster, PA
We are looking for a talented Sales Engineer, who is responsible for identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities, providing technical application support throughout the sales cycle, and presenting proposals to customers. You will also work closely with customers to ensure that all deliverables are clearly defined and remain within scope.
Main Responsibilities:
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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.
Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.
We are looking for a talented Sales Engineer, who is responsible for identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities, providing technical application support throughout the sales cycle, and presenting proposals to customers. You will also work closely with customers to ensure that all deliverables are clearly defined and remain within scope.
Main Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a persistent hunter mentality by utilizing technical expertise to consistently uncovering, engaging, and converting new customer prospects into sales opportunities.
- Lead the discovery process with customers to identify, refine, and validate project requirements and success criteria.
- Coordinate with the Proposal Team to ensure customer requirements are accurately captured and reflected in proposal submissions.
- Develop sales and account strategies for growing revenue and profitability within target markets.
- Build, manage, and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
- Track, maintain and update all contact leads in CRM through project lifecycle.
- Monitor market activity and make suggestions regarding equipment, product mix, and design changes as required.
- Support and attend trade shows and events.
- Deliver sales results that meet or exceed sales goals established by management.
- Work with engineering, operations, and project management to achieve high Customer satisfaction and successful project acceptance.
- Monitor and report on competitive activity to provide feedback on industry direction.
- Remain alert for sales opportunities relevant to new areas and other LINK businesses.
- Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
- All other related duties as assigned.
- Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
- Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
- 5 years of experience in technical sales in an engineering environment.
- Experience in industrial HVAC, calorimetry, and/or refrigeration equipment is preferred.
- Demonstrated track record developing and winning capital equipment orders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Working knowledge of capital equipment purchasing processes and consultative sales methodologies used to identify, develop, and close complex technical opportunities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
- Technical aptitude and the ability to understand complex product specifications.
- Experience in account management and technical quoting.
- Experience with CRM software, Hubspot preferred.
- Experience with ERP software, Epicor preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with notable experience handling multiple projects and tasks.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse people and cross-functional teams.
- Highly developed organizational skills.
- Ability to lead complex projects.
- Proactive and collaborative approach to lead problem solving and solution implementation.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk.
- Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
- Ability to see with corrective lenses.
- Ability to hear.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
- Ability to drive with a valid driver's license and good driving record
- Able to travel up to 40% domestically.
Hazards:
- Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
- Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
- Normal hazards related to road and air travel.
LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.