What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Engineer - Richmond Virginia position at Voigt-Abernathy?
Sales Engineer
Voigt-Abernathy Co. Richmond, Virginia, United States (On-site)
Voigt-Abernathy is a leading distributor of engineered pumps, filtration, and process equipment with 135 employees. We have an opening for a Sales Engineer located in a geographic sales territory that includes the greater Richmond, VA area and select industrial markets in the State of Virginia.
Engineering degree a plus, but not mandatory. Industrial pump or similar sales experience can supplant engineering degree requirement
Sales Engineer’s primary responsibilities are to:
- make direct sales calls to existing accounts.
- develop new accounts.
- develop plans for growing sales in assigned territory.
- learn the features & benefits of Company’s primary product lines.
- present the features & benefits of Company's product lines to individuals or groups.
- troubleshoot equipment installations.
- work with representatives of our principal vendors to visit customers and promote their products.
Voigt-Abernathy sales engineers are located within their assigned geographic territories and work primarily from their homes. We furnish company-owned laptop computers, smart phones, truck and miscellaneous items, with no out-of-pocket work expenses incurred by employee. Sales engineers are direct employees of the company and are entitled to company benefits including health insurance, dental & vision insurance, 401k, plus additional benefits.
Preferred Prerequisites:
- 4-year engineering degree (ME, ChE, AE, CE), or a strong history of selling technical fluid handling equipment is a plus
- Mechanical aptitude
- Prior technical sales experience a plus, but not a requirement.
- Ability to travel and spend successive nights out of town; 5-6 nights per month on average.
- Confidence to perform group presentations to clients, co-workers and management.
Voigt-Abernathy offers competitive pay and incentives. We have a strong product portfolio, an established customer base and have become an established, quality brand in the Southeast US. Interested applicants should reply to the sender with a resume and introductory note.
