Sales Application Engineer

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.

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

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $100,000 - $140,000 per year
• 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)