Now Hiring - Robert Bosch LLC - Technical Sales Associate in Grove City, OH

Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment.

Why work with Bosch Rexroth?

• Challenging Projects: We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different, and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects.

• Amazing Colleagues: Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference.

• Learning and Development: We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That’s why we actively promote growth and development.

• Change the World: We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you.

• Social & Value-Driven: We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for the future, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer.

• Flexibility & Freedom: We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward.

• International Opportunities: We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world.

The Hägglunds Large Hydraulic Drives product line is an integrated part of Bosch Rexroth. Our key market segments include the Mining & Material Handling, Pulp & Paper, Recycling, Chemical, Rubber & Plastics, Sugar, and Marine & Offshore industry. A Hägglunds direct drive system comprises a hydraulic motor and a flexibly placed drive unit, overseen by a control and monitoring system. Our facility in Grove City, Ohio is headquarters for sales and service activities of Hägglunds products in the U.S.

The Technical Sales Associate supports Engineering, Sales and Field Service with the Technical Request Process of reviewing special customer requirements & specifications to Bosch Rexroth standards and providing quotes and exceptions that will be used by sales to form the binding quote to a customer.

The position requires strong communication skills (verbal & written), technical aptitude to review, interpret, and understand technical drawings and jargon. In addition this position requires time management skills to manage multiple simultaneous activities, with some being time sensitive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Technical Request process, which includes reviewing customer provided drawings & specifications, and in return providing information back to sales to quote the customer a solution.
• Be well versed in the technical specifications and application of Hägglunds Drive units, motors, and accessories.
• Capable of traveling and meeting with customers in both office and industrial workplace settings, and trade fairs.
• Assist Regional Sales organization with managing select key customer relationships, particularly by reviewing new project requests and creating proposals. Act as first point of contact for these customers
• Work closely with Engineering and purchasing to ensure specifications are being met and vendors provide pricing to support special quotations.
• Comfortable using and supporting sales associates with technical questions related to the Hägglunds Configurator Drive sizing & pricing tool.
• Serve as deputy to Senior Technical Sales associate when out of office.
• All other duties as assigned by department manager.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Fluid Power or related technical field.
• Time management skills to handle a consistently high volume of sales/quote activities, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong technical aptitude, ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Personal computer knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS

The Technical Sales Associate will travel occasionally (10-20%) to customer locations, other Bosch locations and trade fairs. In addition, this incumbent must demonstrate the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in communicating effectively with customers, executives, as well as Hägglunds & Rexroth colleagues. Willingness to comply with customer safety training rules, and wear required personal protection equipment (PPE) during customer site visits.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Bosch Rexroth welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives.

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)