Sales Engineer

Job Description

Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing and interpreting civil, structural and geotechnical construction documents.
• Preparing estimates and proposals for ground support solutions based on your interpretation of these documents.
• Pre-bid geotechnical and structural design calculations in support of sales efforts using our in-house or commercial computer-aided design software packages.
• Communicating with Clients, Engineers and Architects in order to move the sales process forward to a successful contract.
• Negotiating contract terms and closing of sales where you are designated as the sales lead.
• Making technical presentations to prospects and supporting the educational training of Menard clientele.
• Working with other members of the sales and engineering teams on a regular basis.
• Supporting the Marketing and Business Development departments by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events.
• Business development and search for new opportunities and clients.
• Establishing new and maintaining existing relationships with our customers.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  Understanding of engineering science and technology, design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

  Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field plus 5 years of experience in geotechnical construction.-OR-Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting at a desk.
•  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)