Electric Power Sales Engineer

Ziegler CAT has an opening for an Inside Sales Engineer on the Electric Power Generation (EPG) team. This position is responsible for supporting the sales efforts of the Electric Power Generation group, assisting outside sales activities, supporting customers during the sales process, and assisting with project management as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to customer proposal requests for Electric Power Generation equipment
• Analyzes engineering specifications to quote equipment that will meet the project requirements
• Supports the Sales Engineers as well as customers by providing technical information, literature, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Contacts prospective customers to determine customer needs and explain available services
• Learns about Cat and competitive products in order to offer the best solutions based on customer interests and concerns
• Quotes and closes sales transactions within assigned authority parameters, completing all required sales documentation
• Documents specifications required by individual customers
• Documents shop instructions
• Assists Sales Engineer in producing package bills of material
• Coordinates the process of engineering and producing engine assembles to customer requirements
• Researches technical issues for sales efforts
• Provides technical support for product support issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience with HS Diploma/GED
• 2 year industry related experience preferred
• 1 year retail sales or other sales experience preferred
• Acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license required           
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Strong PC knowledge with MS Office experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Electrical Power, Electrician, Generator or Reciprocating Engine experience desired
• Personal Characteristics: Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Sociability, Achievement Orientation

Travel:

• Up to 25% travel