The Sales Manager, Engineering Systems, is responsible for developing and executing solution-based sales strategies and managing key accounts. This role will combine technical expertise and sales skills to provide customized engineering systems solutions by overseeing the sales process, identifying customer needs, providing technical solutions, collaborating with the engineering team, negotiating contracts and closing deals. The Sales Manager will train and mentor the outside sales team on how to effectively sell products and provide unique and thoughtful customer solution recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
Understand the technical needs and challenges of customers and partners, and propose solutions that match their goals and requirements
Provide technical training and guidance to sales managers and outside sales representatives during the sales cycle on how to effectively present and demonstrate our products to potential and existing customers.
Prepare and deliver technical solution presentations, proposals, and demonstrations to customers
Educate customers on engineered systems through demonstrations and training; educate their employees on the safe and proper installation/extraction and use of protective systems
Oversee on-site installation and technical support
Identify customer bases in the territory who are likely large renters of core products and partner with OSR, BDM and NAM to maintain a relationship with customers.
Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and improve sales performance
Identify large opportunities with long lead times and complicated sales processes andmanage those projects through successful outcomes.
Maintain and improve competitive position by analysis of the market and knowledge of competitors
Serve as a resource to provide product expertise on various operational and customer-related items.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with customers and partners
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment to a variety of situations
Proficient in CRM and sales tools.
Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales goals.
Strong presentation and collaboration skills
Knowledge of underground construction equipment capabilities, soil conditions, and safe working capacities
Knowledge of OSHA safe working practices and applicable state and local requirements relative to Trench and Excavation Shoring and Shielding
Excellent customer service and customer relationship management skills
Broad rental fleet knowledge including use of equipment
Knowledge of the construction & Industrial market verticals a necessity
Qualifications
Minimum eight (8) years of high-level sales, preferably in the shoring and/or underground construction industry
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
Ability to travel50%or more of the time
Prefer a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field