Sales Engineer

Sales EngineerThis is a ground-floor technical sales position for someone early in their career. You'll learn industrial fluid handling from the inside out: centrifugal pumps, air-operated diaphragm pumps, and the fabricated systems they go into. You'll learn how our customers in food and beverage, chemical processing, water and wastewater, oil and gas, and general industrial actually run their plants. And you'll learn how to turn a customer's problem into a solution they'll buy. We're not looking for someone who already knows pumps. We're looking for someone who wants to, and who is comfortable picking up the phone.Responsibilities of the Sales Engineer include, but are not limited to:Provide customer service, sales, & technical support to sales force & customersPromote & encourage "Profit Management" to ensure a profitable future for the companyWork closely with sales, fabrication & vendors to facilitate the sales effort & meet customer requirementsPrepare proposals using vendor software, sales catalogs & cost estimates according to technical and performance requirementsTake incoming calls, emails and faxes from customers and discuss equipment applications, design and configuration of fluid handling systems.Make equipment recommendations and prepare quotationsAssist with the follow-up of all quotes.Qualifications of the Sales Engineer include, but are not limited to:A 4 year degree preferably in engineering. Other 4 year degrees are acceptable.The ability to talk and connect with people in person and over the phone is a must.The drive to do whatever it takes to solve the customer's problems and fulfill their needs.Computer literateOrganized and detail orientedExcellent oral and written communication skillsGood analytical and problem solving skillsSelf starter demonstrated ability to work productively with minimal supervisionAcceptable driving record required according to company guidelinesPreferred:Bilingual English/Spanish. A meaningful share of the plant personnel, maintenance teams, and buyers we work with speak Spanish, and being able to have that conversation directly makes you more effectiveAny exposure to pumps, rotating equipment, valves, piping, or industrial distributionAdditional Information:Physical Demand: Walking and sittingWorking Conditions: This is an in person role. Ontario - CaliforniaTraining/Certifications: N/AShift Time/Overtime: Part timeTravel: No travel unless we send you to training at one of our suppliers.Education: College Degree preferred but not requiredLocation: USA:CA:OntarioDXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week, including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.Salary is commensurate with experience. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test. DXP is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V.