Job Title: Sales Application Engineer Position available in: Remote – up to 100% travel – must be within close proximity to an international airport Job Type: Full time
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
Summary: The Sales Applications Engineer will report directly to the CEO, leading North American sales and supporting the BA-US sales team. In this position, you will be responsible for sourcing new customers for the aerospace manufacturing market.
Compensation/Benefits:
Compensation range: $100,000 - $140,000
401(k) company match – 6% match, no vesting period
100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision), no cost to the employee
Disability plan & group life insurance program
3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
13 Holidays -- 10 company holidays & 3 flex holidays
Tuition reimbursement program $10k/yr
International travel opportunities (Germany)
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering)
7+ years working in customer facing role – ideal candidate will have work experience in Aerospace industry
Related experience may include work in one or more of the following areas:
Automated systems such as machine tools, robotic cells or assembly fixtures, jigs, tools
Manufacturing applications with thermoset or thermoplastic composite materials
Factory assembly or machine manufacturing
Qualifications:
Personable and outgoing; comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
Strong sales ability, business acumen, and commercial awareness.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Experience creating and presenting sales proposals
Candidate must be willing to travel up to 100% and have an active US passport
Job responsibilities:
Act as forward-facing sales personnel to achieve North American sales targets
Become technically proficient in current and future product offerings (i.e., automated drilling and fastening equipment, composites manufacturing, etc.)
Source leads, identify and develop relationships with decision makers
Qualify potential customers for genuine need and ability to purchase proposed solutions
Work with customers throughout entirety of sales process
Lead in development of sales proposals
Travel to customer sites as needed for sales and proposal meetings and to ensure we are providing world class customer service
Research and identify potential future markets for existing and new Broetje products
Identify possible derivative products and solutions to help expand our current offerings