Field Sales Engineer

Field Sales Engineer I

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a highly motivated Field Sales Engineer to join our team! In this account-focused role, you will be responsible for selling and supporting Shimadzu's Analytical Instrument portfolio. As a trusted advisor, the Field Sales Engineer builds and maintains strong, long-term customer relationships, identifies opportunities for strategic growth, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Serving as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, you will provide sales expertise, mentorship, and leadership across all account activities. Success in this role is defined by consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets while embodying our commitment to excellence.

We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Market focus areas include Chemical Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Pharma QA/QC, Environmental, Industrial, Food Safety, and the Academic Sector.

Job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Sales & Business Development: Identify and prioritize new client opportunities; manage and grow existing accounts. Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue goals. Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Customer Engagement: Provide consultative support and product guidance to customers. Deliver technical presentations and represent Shimadzu at trade shows and industry events. Leverage internal and external resources to meet customer needs.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinate with field application specialists and lab teams to deliver technical solutions. Operate in a collaborative, team-based sales environment. Share account insights and sales leads across functional teams.
• Sales Operations: Generate quotes, negotiate terms, and manage the closing process. Ensure compliance with procurement processes and purchasing protocols.

Education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline; Chemistry strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of successful sales experience with relevant analytical instruments, including: Chromatography (GC and HPLC), Mass Spectrometry (GCMS and LCMS Single Quadrupoles), Spectroscopy (atomic and molecular) or similar technologies
• Strong technical knowledge of analytical instrumentation, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
• Proven experience in developing and executing sales and/or field marketing strategies to drive growth and account expansion
• Proficient in the use of CRM systems for pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness to travel up to 50% overnight

Shimadzu offers 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays in the first year of employment. After one year, employees are eligible for a generous short-term disability program, with 100% of the monthly premiums covered by the company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66.67% of their salary for weeks 712.

The starting salary range for this position is $82,000 to $84,000 annually, with compensation paid on a semi-monthly, exempt salaried basis. Additional variable compensation includes a commission plan based on sales territory performance, paid each payroll period. A discretionary year-end bonus may also be provided based on overall company performance.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

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