Sales Engineer for Foundry
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Application Specialist supports commercial activities including product marketing technical support for product selection and use and sales activities in achieving prepared plans to maintain expand and grow business in identified areas.
Job Responsibilities
Responding to customer and sales team requests for technical refractory product information and general inquiries; executing tactical activities that contribute to segment plan initiatives
Supporting segment plan initiatives by tracking sales performance competitive activity and market potential for assigned application areas or when requested; preparing reports and participating in meetings regarding commercial and marketing decisions as requested; participating in refractory and industry training events seminars and meetings
Supporting the selling process and sales calls with the sales and application technology team(s); assisting the customer service and global sourcing center team(s) with information requests and product selection inquiries; collaborating with the project and advanced engineering team(s) on lining layout requests and best practices
Collaborating with the research and development team to learn develop and improve products for assigned application areas or project initiatives
Qualifications
Requires B.S. degree in Engineering Ceramics Metallurgy Chemical Materials Science or related field
Requires entry-level knowledge of refractory materials
Requires computer operation skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced excel and PowerPoint expertise
Requires written and verbal communication and presentation skills including presentation planning and delivery skills; ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
Requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Requires analytical strategic thinking and business problem solving skills
Requires project management skills and the ability to coordinate multi-department projects
Previous experience insales marketing or research in ceramic materials chemicals or related fields of study helpful.
Physical and Environment Requirements
Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting talking or hearing; and less than 1/3 of time standing walking climbing/balancing stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling reaching and using hands and fingers and tasting/smelling.
Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision color and peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.
Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in an office setting; and less than 1/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts working in high precarious places exposed to outdoor weather wet/humid conditions extreme heat fumes or airborne particles toxic/caustic chemicals and/or vibration.
Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise; and less 1/3 of time working in loud environments.
Travel: requires approximately 35% travel (domestic destinations)
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Presentation Skills
- OEM
- SAAS
- Computer Networking
- Product Demos
- Salesforce
- CRM Software
- Enterprise Sales
- Pre-sales
- MPLS
- Sales Support
About Company
HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually ever ... View more
