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Sales Engineer - OEM

Ziegler Cat, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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Ziegler CAT has an opening for a Sales Engineer representing OEM business. The Sales Engineer locates, develops, and provides business support to all potential engine customers in their assigned territory. This position will develop new sales opportunities with existing customers and seek out new OEM engine business. This position will support OEM engine customers through the following job responsibilities: working through customer account commercial issues, managing inventory to ensure customer needs are met, coordinating the process of engineering and producing engine assembles to customer requirements, supporting the customer as needs arise when engines are placed into commerce.

Responsibilities

Analyzes engine sales opportunities in the territory and systematically targets business opportunities with new OEMs

Documents the engine and component specifications required by individual customers

Monitors and manages Accounts Payable and Receivable to ensure they are current

Documents sales quotations for customers using standard Ziegler formatting

Coordinates the activities of support divisions within Ziegler and Caterpillar to manage product field service and product quality issues

Tracks sales opportunities using Ziegler-approved software

Works in a cooperative manner with team and superiors

Finds new OEM customers and grow business within Ziegler's territory.

Works directly with the customer's engineering personnel to analyze their power systems needs and assists them in finding the most efficient product solution

Acts as key negotiator on all commercial aspects of assigned accounts

Maintains responsibility for changes in engineering specifications and documents these changes using the Engineer Change Notice (ECN)

Compiles appropriate technical information to support engine proposals for customer consideration and coordinates actions to correct chronic product reliability issues in the field.

Works with customers to specify and locate all components required to install Caterpillar engines

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

5+ years of technical sales experience

Personal Attributes: Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Sociability, Achievement Orientation

Strong mechanical aptitude

Working knowledge of internal combustion engine installations and drive trains

Excellent ability to negotiate and influence

Analytical and able to problem solve independently

Must have and maintain a clean driving record

Travel

Up to 50% travel

Minimum Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing.

Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be moderate at times.

SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!

The total compensation (base plus incentive) for this position is $136,000.00 to $204,000.00

Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, and education. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1

9 paid holidays

401(k) plan with company contribution and match

HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP

Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave

Fitness membership discount

Education Assistance

At Ziegler Inc. we're committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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