The Sales Application Engineer will lead North American sales, source new customers in aerospace manufacturing, and manage relationships through the sales process.
Job Title: Sales Application Engineer
Position available in: Remote – up to 100% travel – must be within close proximity to an international airport
Job Type: Full time
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
Summary: The Sales Applications Engineer will report directly to the CEO, leading North American sales and supporting the BA-US sales team. In this position, you will be responsible for sourcing new customers for the aerospace manufacturing market.
Compensation/Benefits:
Position available in: Remote – up to 100% travel – must be within close proximity to an international airport
Job Type: Full time
Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).
Summary: The Sales Applications Engineer will report directly to the CEO, leading North American sales and supporting the BA-US sales team. In this position, you will be responsible for sourcing new customers for the aerospace manufacturing market.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Compensation range: $100,000 - $140,000
- 401(k) company match – 6% match, no vesting period
- 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision), no cost to the employee
- Disability plan & group life insurance program
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 13 Holidays -- 10 company holidays & 3 flex holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program $10k/yr
- International travel opportunities (Germany)
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, manufacturing, or electrical engineering)
- 7+ years working in customer facing role – ideal candidate will have work experience in Aerospace industry
- Related experience may include work in one or more of the following areas:
- Automated systems such as machine tools, robotic cells or assembly fixtures, jigs, tools
- Manufacturing applications with thermoset or thermoplastic composite materials
- Factory assembly or machine manufacturing
- Related experience may include work in one or more of the following areas:
- Personable and outgoing; comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
- Strong sales ability, business acumen, and commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Experience creating and presenting sales proposals
- Candidate must be willing to travel up to 100% and have an active US passport
- Act as forward-facing sales personnel to achieve North American sales targets
- Become technically proficient in current and future product offerings (i.e., automated drilling and fastening equipment, composites manufacturing, etc.)
- Source leads, identify and develop relationships with decision makers
- Qualify potential customers for genuine need and ability to purchase proposed solutions
- Work with customers throughout entirety of sales process
- Lead in development of sales proposals
- Travel to customer sites as needed for sales and proposal meetings and to ensure we are providing world class customer service
- Research and identify potential future markets for existing and new Broetje products
- Identify possible derivative products and solutions to help expand our current offerings
Top Skills
Automated Drilling And Fastening Equipment
Composites Manufacturing
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