Technical Inside Sales Engineer

Job Description

Requirements/Responsibilities:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business & Project Management, or related field.

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN U.S.

Employee will be expected to report to a location each working day.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Circuit Protection field required.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Sales required.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in Project Management.

Experience in power electronics and power systems.

Hands-on individual, capable of offering proposals, commercial and technical assistance to Engineers and Representatives.

We have an immediate opening for a Technical Inside Sales Engineer to join and strengthen our North American Engineering and Sales organization, located in Northern NJ. We are looking for a sales-oriented individual with technical knowledge & experience in circuit protection applications. This individual will need to collaborate with our channel partners, electrical OEMs, distribution network, and outside sales representatives, as well as our inside Engineering and Sales staff, to provide pre- and post-sales technical information.

Our company is a world leader in manufacturing fuses for the global market from Electronic Range fuses to High Voltage AC and DC fuses. The ideal Engineer must be experienced in the Electrical Power industry, with an understanding of circuit protection requirements. Experience with engineering project management processes a plus.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Circuit Protection field, focusing on protection for products such as Converters, Inverters, Drives, Substations, Capacitor Filter & Harmonic Banks, Traction AC & DC systems, Transformer protection and MCCs, Distribution Switchgear, Solar, Wind, Energy Storage and EV’s (Electric Vehicles).

Attention to detail, with the ability to simplify complex issues, and relate technical explanations back to the commercial value of the product.

Dynamic personality with excellent interpersonal, supervisory, and presentation skills. Must have stellar communication skills on multiple platforms, including verbal, written, face-to-face, and via telephone.

Experience managing direct sales and manufacturer’s reps.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with changing deadlines.

The ability to meet tight deadlines and follow projects through to completion.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, project tracking software and management tools.

Manage assigned sales personnel to achieve sales goals and volume.

Contribute to the development of annual sales strategy and action plans.

Ability to conduct product, customer and market research.

Prepare and give technical presentation.

Analyze customers’ needs and propose technical solutions.

Must be willing to travel (light) within North America.

Well rounded engineer able to support our Engineering and Field Sales force.

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, but not a must.