Sales Application Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Overview:

• Have a deep understanding of Company's existing CNC Workholding products/services and work with engineering to drive new product development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Company's Workholding partners and be knowledgeable on their fixturing product offerings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts.
• Work directly with existing customers and new prospects to understand their current and future CNC machining processes and needs.
• Use Company’s products along with partner products to develop the most optimal Workholding package for customers. Basic CAD modeling of concept required in most instances.
• Train and develop technical sales skills and product knowledge for Company employees, partners, and customers.
• Ensure all products/services are accurately represented in all sales and marketing channels in order to deliver an exceptional user experience that will drive profitable action.
• Analyze and interpret commercial data, including digital marketing metrics, sales opportunities, pipeline, sales history, and the voice of the customer data.
• Manage programs that support customers, prospects, and sales partners with educational content that makes them successful.
• Plan and lead business development initiatives and support direct and indirect sales.
• Log detailed notes on prospect and customer interactions in the CRM System
• Be a positive representative of the company and its brand in the marketplace including online activity such as LinkedIn.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS in engineering field or trade school preferred. Substantial work experience may substitute.
• Exposure surrounding CNC machining in some capacity is required.
• 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks preferred)
• Must be able to perform shop mathematics, read and understand print dimensioning and tolerances.
• Solid computer knowledge of windows OS and office products
• Strong communication skills in person and over phone/email

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment in Rockford, IL
• Partial remote work may be allowed based on the circumstances
• Travel: As required for trade shows, open houses, or other events (estimated 5-10 times per year)

Outstanding Employee Benefits:

• Medical/RX, Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Plans: Dependent Care and Medical
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Match
• Disability Plans: STD & LTD
• Time Off: Paid Vacation and PTO Time

Flexible work from home options available.