Now Hiring - TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG - Sales Engineer - TruBend in Farmington, CT

The role of the Sales Engineer is to assist the Product Manager in providing inside sales support to outside sale force.

Sales Engineer Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with quoting system to sales force and place stock orders Host or assist in customer demonstrations, pre-demo dinners, company tours, etc.
• Create and hold product presentations and seminars
• Work with Regional Managers and distributor sales force to acquire machine orders
• Develop market strategies to acquire market share and create opportunities
• Project management of customer projects as needed
• Support marketing efforts for assigned products
• Work with subsidiaries on product (development, applications, knowledge, etc.) and any relevant projects
• Work with the Applications team to coordinate time studies, sample parts, training and machine start up support
• Assist with product trade shows and events as needed
• Collect and maintain useful knowledge of competitors machines
• Travel as needed, approximately 20%

Experience

Two years experience in technical sales, applications or related customer-facing role required. Applicant should have a background in manufacturing with CNC machine tools, and ideally sheet metal experience. Must have exceptional organizational and communications skills. German language is a plus.

Education

Associates degree in technical field, such as mechanical engineering, strongly preferred, or equivalent in-work experience. High proficiency in MS Office with focus on PowerPoint and Excel required.

TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

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