Sales Engineer II - Military veterans preferred

Sales Engineer II
Sales and Business Development
Charlotte,North Carolina
Full-Time/Regular

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is seeking a Sales Engineer II in the Charlotte, NC/Greenville, SC area to promote and sell Mitsubishi Electric Automation products throughout region. Responsible to grow MEAU revenue and increase market share in all product categories including Services, Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo & Motion Controller, CNC, Human Machine Interfaces, Robots, Data Acquisition Solutions, and Low Voltage Control Products.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prospect for potential customers through various direct and indirect methods, working independently (80%) and with Partners (20%) to develop new prospects that will lead to wins and significant opportunities for growth
• Work with qualified System Integrators in the Mitsubishi Electric System Integrator Program (MESIP) as needed to support OEM conversion activity and project-related business
• Develop target account plans outlining sales strategy specific for each account and quickly establish relationships with those accounts and develop sales opportunities.
• Conduct demonstrations, present technical information, and prepare proposals during sales process.
• Work with Field Application Engineers to develop solutions that address customer needs.
• Travel 40%-60% of the time, based on customer demand within assigned region. Travel outside of the region may also be occasionally required.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years Application Solution Sales experience with End Users and OEM customers
• Product knowledge/application experience in PLC, VFD, HMI, Servo/Motion, Network, Robots and SCADA products
• Excellent track record developing large PLC, VFD, HMI, Servo/Motion OEMs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid, proven leadership skills
• Computer proficiency with MS Office components: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Digital media proficiency (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)

BENEFICIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Sales process training such as Wilson CSP or equivalent
• Product knowledge/application experience with Services and CNC
• Salesforce CRM experience

PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be physically able to travel, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time for the purposes of travel, operate a motor vehicle for both short and long distances and fly via commercial flights, both nationally and internationally as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently for activities such as moving and setting up demos
• Ability to communicate clearly and present to large groups effectively – in person and virtually
• Ability to engage in social interactions with clients and colleagues and recognize social or professional behavioral cues

Who is MEAU?

• A successful team of smart, dedicated professionals who are not only the best in their respective fields but are committed to a tradition of technological leadership and innovation.
• An organization that truly cares about employee engagement and understands the impact of clear and consistent communication.
• Our leaders are committed to ensuring all employees are regularly informed about the state of the business, understand how they fit in, and know where they can make a difference.
• Employees are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities and participate in in-house training programs.

We value our employees, and we offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. Our broad range of benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance plans with company contribution – we offer different plans, including PPO and HMO (HMO offered only in some states)
• Competitive 401k with company match
• Paid Vacation and 13 Paid Holidays, including floater holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance

The target base pay range for this position is $117,000-130,000k annually. The listed salary range is approximate and reflects the anticipated compensation for this position as determined by salary analysis; both internal and external to MEAU. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills and experience. Compensation may also vary due to market factors. MEAU retains the right to adjust compensation based on business needs.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other lawfully protected characteristic.

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