Sales Engineer

at Kelly Services in Elgin, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Sales Engineer | Elgin, IL

Direct Hire | Full-time | In the field

Salary up to $90,000 + commission

The individual will take care of generating leads and sales for press brake, fiber laser, plasma cutting and hydraulic shears. The primary responsibilities include prospecting, lead generation and customer qualification supporting the goal of selling sheet metal working machines. Responsibility includes meeting yearly sales goals, sales planning, direct selling to end users and managing distributors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maximize product sales and achieve all sales & activity targets

• Responsible for sales and revenue in the region

• Inform & educate customers on new technologies.

• Make routine sales calls on established customers.

• Aggressively work to identify and develop new accounts.

• Cooperation with external distribution partners

• Maximize customer attendance and participation in Trade Shows and Technical Center events.

• Provides status reports and call reports to National Sales Manager.

• Responsible for obtaining all necessary sales documentation from customer and coordinating the sales order process

• Make use of internal CRM system to maintain an accurate customer and prospect database and update customer status and contact information.

• Keep informed of product knowledge and pricing information and updates.

• Produce and maintain market information relevant to territory.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare special reports, as needed.

• Assist in miscellaneous duties within the department

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• National Sales Manager

KNOWLEDGE

• Firm experience in selling capital equipment.

• The position requires excellent communication skills.

• Experience and good connections to the main target industries is required.

• Associates degree is required, Bachelor’s degree or higher in technical field strongly preferred or combination of training and work experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Microsoft Office; Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

TRAVEL: Willingness to travel is a must, Must maintain Valid Driver’s License

WORKING CONDITIONS : LIFTING: Average Weight: 25 lb. Frequency: Daily

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.