Solutions Sales Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY
The Solutions Sales Engineer will perform a variety of sales and engineering related functions in support of a fast-paced, multi-disciplined equipment engineering business. This position will provide the opportunity to drive and oversee all systems sales and implementation activities for the organization. The Solutions Sales Engineer is expected to design, sell, and support automated plant water systems for industrial reuse applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
* Utilize design software to create P&IDs for the implementation of automated plant water systems and do engineering calculations for system configurations
* Promote the sales of automated plant water systems and ancillary automated process systems for the textile services market and food processing industries
* Share technical specs, schematics, and ROI calculations for products and applications with the customer
* Manage the installation and startup of plant water, heating, and other ancillary automated systems
* Provide customer technical support for running systems in the field
* Proactively scope the technical solution required to address customer application requirements, assess customers met and unmet needs
* Develop proposals, product presentations, and other product data required to close sales contracts
* Monitor your customer engagement activities regularly by inputting your activity into the company's CRM software; maintain clean and updated records for all leads and accounts.
* Support the quarterly sales growth targets within a defined product set and territory
* Attend and in some cases present at conferences, trade shows, and other industry events
* Help expand product market share by working with Sales & Marketing Manager to develop effective product sales strategies.
* Additional duties as directed by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
* Proficient with Microsoft Excel & engineering design software such as AutoCad, SolidWorks, Fusion, or Matlab
* Ability to comprehend and distill complex topics into concise and simple explanations
* Strong sales and information retention skills with the ability to follow a defined workflow
* Displays a high level of confidence, enthusiasm and a positive attitude with the desire to succeed and exceed customer expectations.
* Demonstrate an ability to display patience, empathy, and strong listening skills while ensuring customer needs are fulfilled in a timely and satisfactory fashion.
* Highly self-motivated with the ability to prioritize complex, diversified responsibilities, multi-task effectively and execute tasks with minimum supervision.
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality by handling sensitive and private customer information
* Proven ability to meet deadlines and key metrics, work independently, as a team player, and drive results in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
* Travel as required. To meet the travel requirements, must have a personal credit card and an available credit limit for expenses which are reimbursed bi-monthly.
* Must have a valid driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Performing general physical activities such as: talking, hearing and seeing. Talking, especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important information accurately, or quickly. Average hearing or normal conversation and receive ordinary information. Repetitive movements using wrists, hand or fingers. Average visual abilities to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery. Requires mild activity, including, sitting, driving, walking, standing, traveling.