Sales Engineer - OEM

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed territory sales quotas as established by the RSM and/or Vice President—Field Sales.
• Be proficient in BASE selling skills and implement to build strong customer relationships.
• Generate new opportunities within assigned accounts through ongoing communication, relationship development, and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and sales materials.
• Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate client information. Fully utilize the CRM as a communication, reporting, measurement, and tracking tool to enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with the entire Phoenix Contact team to align efforts, effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Track and report on business development activities and performance metrics.
• Differentiate Phoenix Contact from other component vendors by building “partner” relationships with customers.
• Average a minimum of 16 to 20 sales calls per week.
• Be proficient in and drive the use of all sales tools provided to support local markets.
• Work closely with Harrisburg Product teams to aid in the development of field presentations and application notes.
• Proactively utilize all resources and sales tools to maximize productivity, responsiveness, and customer delight.
• Continue personal development through an effective skill-building program as determined by the RSM, Director of Sales, and/or the Harrisburg Training Department.
• Demonstrate technical competence on all products/solutions within the area of focus.
• Provide forecasts and reports to RSM as required.
• Independently and/or in conjunction with regional management, develop and implement effective Mutual Action Plans with assigned customer locations.
• Deliver presentations and hands-on demonstrations of Phoenix Contact products, applications, and technology for the purpose of product sales.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge on all Phoenix Contact products/solutions.
• Qualify and follow up on all opportunities within the assigned account portfolio.
• Follow up on all quotations within the assigned account portfolio.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree preferred.
• Technical discipline preferred and/or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 3 years minimum sales experience in the electronics or industrial automation & controls marketplace.
• Experience working with distribution preferred.
• Comfortable conducting regular outreach and check-ins with assigned accounts to maintain engagement and uncover new opportunities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to travel via airplane.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel via automobile for up to six hours at a time.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to travel overnight 40% as dictated by assigned territory.
• Comply with company dress code guidelines.
• Punctuality is required.
• Regular and on-time attendance.

Perks & Benefits

• Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, bonus plan and a generous time off package.
• The company provides 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, auto allowance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, assistance, and more!
• Base salary: $112,000 - $152,000 plus location adjustment.
• Compensation information is made available in good faith. Phoenix Contact reserves the right to adjust ranges based on candidate’s experience, location and internal & external equity.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:

• Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.
• Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to submit candidates to Phoenix Contact employees.
• Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property.
• Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.
• By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.