Description:
Job Description – Sales Engineer
Location: Windsor-CT
Local candidates only. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
About Us: Fischer Technology is a leading innovator and manufacturer of coating thicknesses measurement devices, delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. For over 70 years, we have built a reputation for providing industry with highly accurate and precise instrumentation. Our devices play a critical role with aerospace, durable goods, electronics, automotive, medical devices, green energy, and general manufacturing.
As part of the Helmut-Fischer GmbH group, Fischer Technology’s diverse team of professionals works together to push the boundaries of measurement and meet the evolving needs of the manufacturing community.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Engineer to join our dynamic sales team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the sales process for our product portfolio. This position demands strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for providing exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Directly sell to and meet with customers in Fischer Technology’s New England area and surrounding states and promote Fischer Technology’s product portfolio.
- Prepare and present sales quotations, proposals, and product demonstrations to clients.
- Maintain and update customer records in the CRM system, including tracking sales activities and managing sales orders.
- Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical support regarding product specifications and applications.
- Conduct market research to identify new sales opportunities and stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Materials, Quality, Metrology, or Mechanical Engineering preferred. High levels of relevant instrumentation experience will also be considered.
- Proven experience in B2B selling, preferably in a technical or industrial environment.
- Strong experience in sales with proven attendance in training courses like Sandler, Miller Heiman and others. Strong focus on Sales processes.
- 3-5 years of experience with analytic instrumentation, preferably with XRF or SEM.
- 3-5 years of experience in capital equipment sales.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and generate reports.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-centric attitude.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics).
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.
- Authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Benefits:
Regular full-time employees are eligible for Fischer Technology’s comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical insurance, with 85% of premiums paid by the Company.
- Company-funded HSA contributions.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% Company Safe Harbor contribution (eligibility requirements apply).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays, including additional paid time off during the year-end holiday shutdown.
We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team as we continue to grow who is enthusiastic about sales and excited to contribute to the growth of our portable coating thickness gauge product line!
