Bigfoot Staffing: Sales Engineer

The job:Seeking an Engineer type with a sales personality for the EUGENE, OR areaThis is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined person possessing outstanding communication skills.

Duties include, but are not limited to, customer care on existing accounts, prospecting for new accounts, follow-up, closing orders.Visit local engineering firms to assist in specifying the correct machineryMake 4-6 sales calls a day and 3 cold calls a week.Follow production of equipment soldInterface daily with customers and co-workersSell parts and service to support equipment salesStrong verbal communication skills are requiredMechanical and electrical knowledge, experience and aptitude is necessaryAbility to learn the technical side of compressed air to be an advisor to the customer.Trustworthy/honest, someone who can portray to the customer that they are only selling services/products that are needed and nothing more.Requirements:The ideal sales representative will possess a technical mind and sales personality Also, have a track record of 3-5 years sales experience, preferably in machinery.Candidate must be a self-starter, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently, like travel, and work well under pressure and handle rejection.Education:A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred, but not required.

Applicants with two years of college/technical sales background are encouraged to apply.Experience:Industrial machinery experience is desired, including background and knowledge of electrical and mechanical components.

The qualified candidate will be able to display a professional business image, an outgoing personality and a positive attitude.

Salary is dependent upon experience and background.Our company:Our client, founded in 1949, specializes in compressed air systems.

We have 8 branches in the Northwest with full sales, service and parts capability.

We have production facilities in Portland, OR and Centralia, WA.Visit our web site for more information atCompensation:Competitive wage (50k-100k) plus full benefits; to include, medical/dental/401K/generous profit share/paid vacation and sick leave/cell phone/car allowance and gas expenses.INDDH EUGENE