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Santa Clara, California, USA
Overview
Sentek Dynamics is seeking a sales manager to manage and direct its Western Europe sales channels.
Reporting to the Director of Sales, the new sales manager will be responsible for developing current and existing sales channels and for working with the Director of Sales to build and execute strategy. This role requires mechanical/technical expertise combined with organized, outstanding presentation and communication skills in English and other European languages. Candidate must also be familiar with international variances in cultural and legal issues pertaining to sales and must be well-organized and willing to be the champion of the Sentek product lines in the Europe market.
Who we are
Sentek is a major provider of environmental test equipment targeting the North American and international markets. Its target industries include aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, medical and rail industries.
Responsibilities
The Sales Manager must strike a balance between mechanical know-how and fine-tuned, customer facing savvy. They must be able to implement principles of brand ambassadorship, including calling on customers, visiting customers and attending trade shows.
Job Duties
Engage customers by understanding their needs and identifying solutions for the customer within the Sentek Dynamics product offering.
Prepare RFI, RFQ and RFP responses for potential customers.
Present sales proposals, conduct negotiations and procure sales orders.
Develop distribution channels.
Provide first line of technical support when problems arise.
Set and exceed sales targets.
Continuously interface with customers and distribution channels. International travel at least 35%.
Other duties as required by the Director of Sales.
Requirements
BS, MS or equivalent in physics or mechanical engineering.
MBA a plus.
Four or more years of engineering sales experience.
Experience with vibration/environmental testing equipment.
Hands-on mechanical skills are a must!
Must be friendly, social, presentable and professional.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Able to commit full time and to start ASAP.
Sentek offers
Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus and benefits.
www.sentekdynamics.com
Email hr@sentekdynamics.com for further details.
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