Sales Application Engineer

OTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA. OTTO’s opportunity: Our Sales Application Engineer will perform a variety of Sales duties to ensure continuous development and growth for the North American Sales Team. Specifically, the Sales Application Engineer will : Support and initiate sales Projects in North America Provide support to the North American Sales Managers, Major Accounts Manager, OTTO independent manufacturer’s representative and distributors to ensure the assigned sales project objectives are achieved Build relationships by visiting customers, representatives & distributors as needed Require the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and manage direct and indirect resources Monitor major assigned opportunities and provide assistance where needed to capture the business along with the RSM Ability to communicate and work with customers engineers for design-in to support new projects and convey requirement to Product team Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and industry-specific solutions Must be able to identify all technical issues of assigned accounts to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process Must have the ability to work with internal Engineering team for product development and understand the Phase Gate Process OTTO Utilizes Provide market feedback to management including competitive position, new productopportunity, forecasts and long-term planning objectives Must be able to travel to customers and sales representatives’ locations and support domestic trade shows as needed Assist with other related duties as required or assigned What you’ll need to bring to the table: Bachelor’s Degree Required – mechanical or electrical engineering preferred Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a manufacturing sales position with technical aptitude Must have excellent project management skills and be detailed oriented Availability for non-standard or extended work schedule Strong oral and written communication skills Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint Requires strong technical aptitude, the ability to learn quickly, and the ability to apply knowledge to new applications and customer requirements Must have relevant experience and knowledge of electro-mechanical switch products preferred Experience and familiarity of OTTO products and line of business a plus Background in project management experience essential. Requires self-motivation and ability to complete projects with strict guidelines Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be proficient in multi-tasking Detailed oriented Proven follow-up skills OTTO’s Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) with a company match Tuition Assistance Life Insurance Benefits Competitive Pay Profit Sharing Bonus Paid Vacation and Holidays Company Picnic Holiday Party AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!