Sales Engineer

FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills are the foundation of our global business. MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success: FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career. Salary: FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity. Your Responsibilities: The Sales Engineer will report to the Sales Manager and play a pivotal role in driving business growth by achieving sales targets within the Illinois and Eastern Iowa regions. This dynamic position involves selling cutting-edge fluid solutions through an extensive range of high-performance metalworking fluids and related lubricants. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve personal and company goals.
• Focus on retaining and expanding the client base in the assigned territory, targeting profitability in the metalworking and industrial lubricant markets.
• Generate new business through referrals and planned sales calls.
• Conduct daily outreach to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Promote FUCHS value proposition and unique messaging.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to drive sales and provide excellent customer service.
• Stay updated on industry and company developments.
• Manage the CRM module Salesforce and the new business pipeline.
• Oversee existing and new accounts, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Deepen understanding of industry-specific customer needs.
• Maintain technical knowledge of product lines and assist with product trials and process improvements.
• Conduct onsite product training for clients.
• Understand competitors’ market strategies, performance, and pricing.
• Communicate delivery expectations, open orders, and lead times to customers.

Qualifications we are looking for: The successful candidate will be growth-oriented with a strong passion to win and for exceeding sales goals and targets. Additionally, we will be looking for the following:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Chemistry, or Business
• At least 3 years of B2B sales experience in industrial consumable products. Experience in the Lubricants or Chemicals industries desired.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and customer focused attitude essential.
• Self-motivated and driven for personal and company success.

These are your benefits: FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v). Qualifications we are looking for: The successful candidate will be growth-oriented with a strong passion to win and for exceeding sales goals and targets. Additionally, we will be looking for the following:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Chemistry, or Business
• At least 3 years of B2B sales experience in industrial consumable products. Experience in the Lubricants or Chemicals industries desired.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and customer focused attitude essential.
• Self-motivated and driven for personal and company success.