Sales Engineer, Municipal Pumping Systems

Description

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a Municipal Pumping Sales Engineer to partner with our experienced Municipal Sales team in this environmentally focused industry.

Job Duties

• Plan overall sales coverage for respective region and develop plans for increasing sales of S&L pumping systems.
• Develop strategies to increase order closure rates.
• Develop a preference for S&L with the consulting engineers, cities, counties, and contractors.
• Cultivate the personnel of key accounts.
• Provide timely follow-up on all pricing, bids, inquiries, and submittals.
• Provide technical knowledge and timely, accurate information to assist local engineers, developers, municipalities, representatives, etc. in the design and purchase of S&L products.
• Keep abreast of the latest technology in the industry.
• Promote full range of S&L pumping equipment and ensures its proper application.
• Keep abreast of the competitive situation within respective region and recommends marketing strategy to the Company.
• Maintain an open and effective line of communication with the Manager, Pumping Systems, and all internal S&L departments.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager, Pumping Systems and VP, Municipal Division.
• Keep office, work area and sales truck neat, clean and orderly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering or sales related field preferred.
• 2 years experience with water and or wastewater equipment preferred.
• 3 years experience in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Effective communication, human relations, and sales abilities.
• Conceptualization and negotiation skills along with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• 50% - 60% domestic travel required.

About Us

For over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems. Check us out here.