Sales Engineer/Account Manager

6 days ago


Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Activ8 Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Sales Engineer/Account Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Engineer/Account Manager to join our team at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions. As a Sales Engineer/Account Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business development opportunities, establishing relationships with potential customers, and collaborating with sales teams and clients to drive sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify new business development opportunities and establish relationships with potential customers within assigned sales territory
  • Interface with customers and clients regarding product issues, quality assurance, questions, etc.
  • Collaborate with sales teams and clients in regards to market analysis, product planning, and expected demand
  • Prepare and deliver product proposals
  • Create price quotations and negotiate price/costs with customers; secure product orders and follow up on tracking and delivery
  • Work with management and other sales employees to develop sales goals, department process improvement, objectives, etc.
  • Frequent communication with parent company overseas
  • Occasional business travel as required

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years' sales/account management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in the Engineering or related field preferred OR equivalent work experience
  • Strong business development and sales prospect conversion abilities
  • Strong communication skills in both English and Japanese
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and good organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Work Environment:

This position includes working in a manufacturing and/or warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear.

You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

About Us:

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is a leading recruiting firm in North America, specializing in working with Japanese businesses. With over 20 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates who meet their requirements.



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