Sales Engineer

Sales EngineerLocation(s) Cleveland, Ohio | Columbus, Ohio Company Molex Career Field SalesPosition OverviewThe Molex Sales Team is looking for a talented and driven Sales Engineer to manage an Ohio based territory with the primary objective of growing profitable revenue for Molex via demand creation and effective maintenance of existing business. This position will be the primary interface to the purchasing and engineering/development resources within the account base. The ideal candidate will need to have experienced background in channel management sales.Molex LLC is a manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic connectivity systems. The breadth of our product offering serves a variety of industries including data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. Molex makes a connected world possible and is dedicated to supporting products that improve people's lives.This person will be responsible for educating customers on the value Molex brings in the marketplace and how Molex differentiates itself within that market. Ideally, Molex would like a candidate with an interest/passion for technology and a willingness to learn new products and applications to best service the engineering designs in the territory. The position would be based in the Ohio (Cleveland or Columbus area) and will require limited travel out of state. The position will call on accounts in the industrial, automotive, consumer, and other trending markets.What You Will Do In Your RoleUnderstand customer applications, discuss needs, and offer solutions to customers utilizing the entire Molex portfolio of productsMaintain and expand professional business relationships within assigned accountsBuild a strong, steady pipeline of demand creation activities to fuel continuous territory growth measurable by Salesforce performance to targetsMaintain account profiles, contact lists, and Salesforce opportunity trackersWillingness to travel locally 50% and regionally 10-20%Skills & AbilitiesSelf-motivate and prioritize workload with minimal direct supervisionEffectively build strategic customer and distributor relationships across a broad span of roles to maximize Molex's ability to win businessUnderstand customer needs and effectively sell solutions both to the customer and to the business unitOrganization, attention to detail, and timely follow-throughBuild relationships and network through strong interpersonal skillsCommunicate effectively remotely and face-to-faceStrong team cooperation skillsThe Experience You Will BringRequirementsA Bachelor's degree in business or a technical disciplineExperiences in outside sales, field application engineering, or product/project managementWhat Will Put You AheadExperience in the electronics industry and/or manufacturing sectorExperience collaborating with distribution partnersAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.