HEF USA is the US subsidiary of France based HEF Group. The HEF Group has been a global leader in the science of tribology (wear & friction) for more than 50 years.
Today HEF is active in more than 20 countries throughout Europe Asia and the Americas engaged in providing Liquid Nitriding services & chemicals; PVDbased coating services; tribology testing services; and supplying engineered bushings for demanding industrial applications.
For more information about HEF USA please visit www.hefusa.
HEFs high performance bushings sleeve bearings pins and joints are used for demanding applications in industries such as construction mining railroad steel processing material handling and agriculture. HEF bushings are recognized worldwide for their excellentfrictional and antiseizure properties and their ability to withstand high loads. HEF bushings are also industrys choice for applications requiringextended intervals between lubrication.
HEF USA is currently looking for a Sales Engineer to expand and diversify our Bushing sales activity in North America. This candidate could be located in either OH MI IN IL or KY and must be able to travel the surrounding states and to current and potential customer locations anywhere in the US. We offer a competitive salary. annual bonus plan monthly car allowance and 401K plan.
Job Responsibilities:
To increase Bushings sales within our current market segment and diversify the areas of application for our current portfolio of Bushings and associated products. Target industries include; Construction equipment Mining Railroad Steel processing Industrial Machinery Material Handling Oil & Gas; Port and Marine; Hydropower; Power Generation and Agriculture Machinery.
Sales Engineer Job Duties:
- Generate sales of HEFs Engineered Industrial bushings and sleeve bearings to new accounts and diversify the application of these products into new market segments.
- Identify current and future customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand operating & performance requirements. Provide product and servicerelated technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests.
- Understanding the technical and product performance issues being faced by the customer and conveying the relevant details to HEF Application Development engineers; coordinating testing at customer location and providing performance feedback to facilitate development of optimum solutions.
- Gain customer acceptance by explaining value enhancements that can be achieved when using HEFs Industrial bushings and sleeve bearings.
- Prepare price quotes by obtaining and reviewing information supplied by the customer and reviewing the same with the HEF Group Bushing design team in France.
- Develop customers staff by providing technical information.
- Prepare sales reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing sales information engineering and application trends.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contribute to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying shortterm and longrange issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
Skills/Qualifications:
- 4year science/engineering degree or equivalent preferably in Mechanical engineering.
- 35 years of experience in technical sales of engineered metal products preferably Bushings Bearings etc.
- Preference for individuals who have industrial sales experience within targeted industries such as Bearings Construction equipment Mining Steel Industrial Machinery Material handling.
- Strong consultative selling skills.
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Experience in managing multiple accounts through the various steps of application development product launch and ongoing account maintenance.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders within the customers organization product design engineers purchasing maintenance managers.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Active and valid passport.
EEO Statement:
HEF/TS USA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. HEF/TS USA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.