Application Specialist

Boston Outside Application Specialist

• Participate in a monthly conference call to provide application success stories
• Focus on identifying and closing major revenue-producing projects
• Be involved with key accounts and their projects directly
• This includes being acquainted with the various buying influences at these accounts and the technical requirements for the introduction of specific SMC products
• Identify all specifications and regulatory needs at the customer level, and be able to relay their needs accurately and completely to the appropriate SMC Engineer or Product Specialist
• Provide continuous training to sales employees, customers, and distributors on products and applications
• This may include assisting the SMC training group with local presentations of training courses
• Document and/or monitor sales activity in SMC's CRM system
• Assist sales employees in detailed technical presentations to all levels of customers
• Complete all other duties as prescribed by sales management as necessary

• Fast-paced environment (includes both office and field work)
• Travel with some extended stay away from home
• Physically capable of lifting SMC products and displays up to 50 lbs.
• Varying work hours

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of sales and/or technical field experience with SMC or equivalent industry
• Experience with or knowledge of competitive products and applications
• Demonstrated ability to size and implement our newest "high-tech" products
• Extensive SMC Application knowledge
• Extensive experience with various manufacturing products and processes, including (but not limited to) the following: packaging, electronics, food, chemical, automotive and medical
• Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist Certification preferred
• Proficient in the use of computers and ability to learn new programs and tools as required
• Clean driving record