Technical Sales Coordinator - Global Sales Team

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and customer interaction for sales department, Yaskawa Motoman Solution Providers, and GST customers in regard to standard and modified products, advanced system content, and aftermarket product offerings.
• Compile material and perform sales and technical product training for sales managers, Yaskawa Motoman Solution Providers, and GST customers.
• Generate special technical and commercial data for customers, Yaskawa Motoman Solution Providers, and OEMs.
• Support selling activity as needed.
• Review and generate sales quotations as required.
• Work with sales staff in Japan (Yaskawa Electric Corp.) to submit RFQ and receive quotes from the respective sales team.
• Perform market surveys for customer needs analysis of Yaskawa Motoman Solution Providers and GST customers.
• Cook up GST customer, Yaskawa Motoman Solution Provider visits, presentations and demonstrations within established corporate guidelines so as to provide positive company image.
• Afford assistance/coordination in providing GST customers and Yaskawa Motoman Solution Provider tours and presentations.
• Work closely with sales operations department to ensure smooth and timely receipt of purchase order related documents and information.
• Perform special sales promotion activities as assigned by Management.
• Prepare monthly reports as required by sales management.
• Travel required for regular visits to Global Sales Team customers. Must have valid driver's license and full coverage automobile insurance.
• Must have ability to communicate well with Japanese personnel.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum 2 years of experience in technical sales, sales support, automation, robotics, industrial equipment, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Above average written and verbal communication skills. Able to speak to groups of individuals and participate in meetings.
• Bilingual in English and Japanese is preferred.
• Other Skills And Abilities: Excellent computer skills and abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Database Management. Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and protect competitive data. Capital equipment experience and process knowledge a plus.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.