Leads North American sales for aerospace manufacturing automation and robotics solutions. Responsibilities include sourcing and qualifying customers, developing decision-maker relationships, presenting proposals, managing the full sales cycle, researching markets, identifying derivative products, and supporting customers at proposal and sales meetings. The role requires technical proficiency in automated manufacturing products, strong commercial and communication skills, an engineering degree, extensive customer-facing experience, an active US passport, and up to 100% travel.
Job Title: Sales Application Engineer
Position available in: Remote – up to 100% travel – must be within close proximity to an international airport
Job Type: Full time
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
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.
Compensation/Benefits:
Position available in: Remote – up to 100% travel – must be within close proximity to an international airport
Job Type: Full time
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
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.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Compensation range: $100,000 - $140,000
- 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)
- 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
- Related experience may include work in one or more of the following areas:
- 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
- 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
Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ
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