Sales Engineer

Fairmont, WV

 

Our client in Fairmont, WV is looking to hire a Sales Engineer.  This Sales Engineer will cover the North-Atlantic/Northeast region of USA. The position will entail heavy travel throughout the work week (Monday through Friday) with occasional weekend work as needed. Main responsibilities will be meet with existing clients and grow relationships with Natural Gas/ Utilities clients for this companies services. This position will also be expected to grow relationships with new clients. Quote projects as they arise in given territory. Participate in field service work as needed.  When not traveling the Sales Engineer would work from the office in based in the Fairmont, WV area.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel throughout North Atlantic/Northeast USA service area to represent this company and achieve sales goals – territory is somewhat flexible but basic territory would look like Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island
• Participation in trade shows/natural gas conferences
• Comply with State/Federal Regulations and company Safety Standards at all times while performing duties

·         Complete timely and accurate documentation: work orders, expense reports, etc.

·         For approx. first year Sales Engineer will assist the Sr. Technician with field work for training and to help understand company operations

• Exercise sound judgment in proper resolution of a problem and seek direction from team and/or supervisor when necessary
• Knows and adheres to standards of quality and customer service

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering
• Sales background (preferred outside sales background) or 5+ years in the natural gas industry in measurement, regulation, odorization engineering
• Flexible for travel through north-Atlantic/northeast but there will be limited travel to other parts of USA and Canada – Heavy weekday travel and sometimes with short notice depending on client needs
• Basic understanding of fluid pressure and flow
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly assess problems and process workable solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively within a diverse group
• Resourceful and motivated self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with coworkers and clients
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate documentation
• Effective dealing with scheduling problems and/or changes
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record (ability to be insured by MRR USA)