Outside Sales Engineer - Rochester/Syracuse, NY Territory

Outside Sales Engineer/Account Manager

As an Outside Sales Engineer/Account Manager you will promote and sell the products and services currently represented by TriNova. You will be a consulting business partner to customers to determine current and future needs. In this position, you will help customers by providing the correct solutions to their problems; be a problem-solver, a trusted advisor, and a technical expert in applying our products; and being a liaison between the customer and the company. Moreover, you will build relationships and rapport with customers and also understand the customers' processes. Candidates for this position must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from the Rochester or Syracuse, NY areas or be willing and able to relocate within a reasonable timeframe. Relocation reimbursement may be considered for the right candidate.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What We Offer

Base salary + commission (Starting salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications)

Comprehensive healthcare for you and your dependents

Retirement savings plans with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

$100k life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability fully paid by the Employer

Optional supplemental insurance options (additional life, accident, critical illness, and more)

Vehicle allowance, laptop, smartphone, and expense account

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing training and professional development

Primary Functions

Call on end user representatives such as engineers or other professional and technical personnel at commercial, industrial, and other establishments to provide solutions to customers and act as a trusted advisor in applying our products to their application needs

Review specifications, application requirements, and other customer documents to develop and prepare cost estimates, and benefits, for the client's use of proposed equipment or services

Prepare or propose changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services which would result in cost reduction or improvement in operations

Provide technical support to customers relating to use, operation, and maintenance of equipment

Provide technology and product overviews/seminars to groups

Develop and grow a territory by generating product sales, service & training

Prepare and provide forecast, targets, plans and sales reports as needed

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field

OR

Minimum 3-5 years of proven outside sales experience OR a combination of education and experience

Skills

Recognize sales opportunities beyond the customer's perceived needs or requirements

Have a good understanding of general process operations (recognize limitations of technologies, recognize competitive limitations, and recognize potential problems at a customer's plant)

Highly organized and self-motivated, with a driving desire for success

Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to accomplish assignments and meet deadlines

Independence, perseverance, and flexibility in building rapport and strong relationships with customers

Strong presentation and influencing skills

Technical aptitude and product knowledge

Ability to be persistent, determined, and to handle rejection

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Comfortable and able to travel in order to meet business needs

Ability to achieve technical proficiency in flow, level, pressure, and analytical field instrumentation sales

TriNova, Inc. is a manufacturer's representative and distributor that has been dedicated to helping customers, manufacturers, and suppliers with measurement and process control needs and challenges for over 70 years. Industries we work closely with include oil and gas, chemical, environmental, renewable fuels, pulp & paper, food & beverage, and water & wastewater.

TriNova, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, respects, and inspires all individuals by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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