SALES ENGINEER

Overview Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C., is hiring a Sales Engineer in Richmond, Virginia. The Sales Engineer is responsible for supporting the Power Systems Outside Sales Team with technically accurate, detailed, and timely power generation proposals for generator sets, switchgear, fuel systems, and weatherproof enclosures. The Sales Engineer will work in a team setting with the outside sales team to win new business with competitive proposals. Seeking candidates with a minimum three years sales and/or projects experience, preferably in Power Generation and/or Marine. Other similar industries will be considered; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree preferred. Responsibilities Support the Power Systems Outside Sales Team with technically accurate, detailed, and timely power generation proposals for generator sets, switchgear, fuel systems, and weatherproof enclosures. Collaborate with the outside sales team to win new business with competitive proposals. Develop/implement effective bid materials and sales/training presentations. Interact with contractors, consultants, engineers and end-users; act as a liaison with other members of the sales team and technical support to solve client problems. Qualifications Self-starter able to work with limited supervision; capable of developing objectives, setting priorities, and implementing ideas in a timely manner. Effective communication and collaboration with the outside sales team. Experience dealing with multiple disciplines and coordinating with contractors, consultants, engineers and end-users. Ability to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization and with customers in a professional manner. Strong written, verbal and presenting skills. Willingness to travel and work hours required by the job. Must possess ability to communicate using a telephone and a computer. Ability to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment and interpret data to make quick decisions. Must have an excellent driving record. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree preferred. Physical requirements Physical requirements must be met for the Sales Engineer job, including regularly being required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned. Benefits Health, dental and vision insurance. Paid time off. 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%. Life and disability insurance. In-house training instructors/programs. Tuition reimbursement. Employee referral bonus program. Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks. Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply. Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carter Machinery