Sales Engineer - Automation & Electrification (AR, OK, LA, TX)

Bosch Rexroth Corporation is hiring a Sales Engineer to develop and grow strategic customers and expand market presence for its Automation and Electrification products. The role develops customer opportunities, proposes technical solutions, manages pricing and account growth, and supports customers and channel partners across the assigned territory.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, plan, and develop new customer opportunities and contacts at key growth accounts within the assigned territory and channel partners
• Sales and support of Bosch Rexroth Automation and Electrification (AE) products
• Able to review customer applications, and working with Application Engineers, Product Sales Managers and Inside Sales, propose the best AE solution
• Determine pricing offered to direct customers, and work with channel partners on pricing, including special pricing agreements
• Provide input to Bosch Rexroth sales management, product management and customer support teams in the areas of sales policies, pricing, market growth and trends, competitive information, and sales initiatives
• Able to make technical presentations, and conduct basic product training when needed
• Assist RKAM/GKAM in driving the specification process and supporting growth at defined accounts
• Provide regular reporting activities through the use of CRM for account activity, opportunities, quotations, account development, etc
• Provide reports, as required, in a timely fashion (i.e., expense reports, business plans, etc.)
• Participate in sales meetings, training sessions, trade show exhibits, etc., as required
• Participate in special assignments, as required
• Typical travel up to 50% to assigned region (AR, OK, LA, TX) (higher as needed based on customer needs)

Requirements:

• Technical or Engineering degree (BSME/BSEE preferred)
• have an understanding of electromechanical principles
• Knowledge of the Automation and Electrification products (PLC, motion controls, HMI, I/O, edge, computing, software solutions, etc.), and machine applications encountered within Factory Automation
• Demonstrates ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies to drive profitable growth
• Clear understanding of sales processes
• Fast learner who can understand complex technical issues and effectively communicate relevant specifics to non-technical customers
• Strong communication skills
• Capable of conducting technical and sales presentations to key clients
• Works well in a team environment as well as independently
• Necessary time management skills to handle a consistently high level of sales activity and calls
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Entrepreneurial driven mindset
• BSME/BSEE
• 5 years of sales experience in either regional OEM sales or in a Key Market Segment