Field Sales Engineer (FSE)

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40 international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

The salary range for this position will be in the range of $225k - $275k per year plus applicable bonus and commensurate with experience. Samtec's generous benefits package includes medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, EAP, 401K match, profit sharing, plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off.

Summary/Objective: The FSE will develop innovative design-wins by coupling the customer’s technical needs/application with Samtec’s product design and development capabilities. Service the customer by any and all means necessary.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• Territory Sales experience with technical design in cycle.
• Prior or existing experience calling on technology/micro-electronic and manufacturing customers at various levels.
• Strong established organizational systems and appointment setting practices that promote.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills for both internal and external customer base.
• Possess strong innate self-drive in an autonomous environment to exceed sales objectives within the territory.
• Passion for technology and B2B sales across a broad territory.
• Exceptional follow-up skills.
  
  

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”

Required Experience

• 5 Years of OEM sales experience in a technical industry is required.
• Component sales experience in a technical industry is required.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills for both internal and external customer base.
• Exceptional follow up skills.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Degree in Business would be sufficient but experience must line up specifically with technical components and customers.
  
  

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.