Sales and Application Engineer - USA, Northeast
New Yesterday
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OMICRON is a leading manufacturer of primary and secondary test equipment for electric power systems. The Sales and Application Engineer will be responsible for developing territorial sales and providing technical support of OMICRON products and services with emphasis on our primary and secondary products and applications in the Northeast Territory.
The preferred location for this candidate is within the Northest Territories; Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.
This position will report to the Area Sales Manager - USA, Northeast. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Become technically proficient in OMICRON products and solutions
Develop, maintain, and foster customer relationships as required for assigned accounts and segments
Coordinate customer visits and activities, make presentations, demonstrate products, technologies, and test methodologies, and provide post-sale customer support
Participate in business development, market evaluation, and sales forecasting
Perform on-site demonstrations and assist in post-sale customer training
Record and maintain all customer meetings, leads, opportunities, and activities per the OMICRON Sales process incorporating the CRM (customer relationship management) system
Communicate routinely with OMICRON Sales Managers and Stakeholders, share customer and market data, and report status at team meetings
Coordinate promotional activities, and participation at conferences, user meetings, seminars, and local exhibits
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Area Sales Manager - USA, Northeast
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Technical knowledge of power generation, transmission and distribution systems and the various apparatus used within these systems
Technical knowledge of testing methodologies and maintenance practices used to assure a continuous and reliable power system
Testing background is recommended
Ability to present products, technologies and test methodologies to technicians, engineers, supervisors, managers and executives via telephone, email, visits, exhibits or webinars
Ability to perform products demonstrations on-site with or without the assistance of Application Engineers
Reputable business and work ethics and personal character
Goal and team oriented – willingness to work collectively with others to achieve corporate, regional and personal goals
Knowledge and understanding of the organization and business processes employed by electric power companies, government agencies, manufacturers and industrial consumers of bulk power in the North American market
A solid working knowledge of MS Office – especially Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint
Excellent written, speech, presentation and negotiating skills required
Able to travel domestically (up to 50%); international travel may be required
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 2 years of experience in power systems, especially in the fields of power system protection or high voltage apparatus. NETA Level IV is a plus
Minimum 1 year of sales experience in selling testing equipment, instrumentation or apparatus for the electric power industry
Participation in international, national, regional and local conferences, exhibits or seminars
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. OMICRON electronics Corp. USA reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of large objects more than 50 pounds; and operating office equipment; Frequent sitting, occasional bending and kneeling.
Work Environment: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color perception, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
The job will generally be performed in an office environment but may require travel to visit a client's office, production facility, or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location.
Hazards such as those encountered in electrical substation environments, such as the presence of high voltage, and other sources of electrical shock may be encountered. May be required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): hard hats, safety boots, ear protection, safety glasses, fall restraint, FR clothing.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering; or certification of completion of an electronic or electrical technical education, comparable work, or comparable military experience is required.
OMICRON distinguishes itself by
Not just offering a position, but an opportunity for growth and development in a international multi-cultural company.
Having fun while working as a part of a professional team.
Encouraging personal initiative through flat hierarchies.
Our extraordinary corporate culture and strong commitment to a healthy "work-life-balance."
Offering an attractive benefit package.
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