Joining 'TeamOetiker' means connecting with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 manufacturing sites. We are the leading provider of high-end connecting solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every car in the world and in millions of home plumbing systems and appliances. We are a privately owned, family-run business, with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Sound like a place where you want to be? Connect with us!
Job DescriptionSales Engineer – Michigan
Responsible for driving sales growth throughout Michigan. Primary market focus includes Plumbing, Data Centers, Medical, Agriculture, Automotive, and Industrial Manufacturing, with approximately 50% travel required.
This position is responsible for growing and developing the Clamps and Rings business, with a strong emphasis on automotive applications, including Thermal Management, Driveshaft, Steering, and Air Intake systems, while also supporting industrial manufacturing customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive sales growth and manage customer relationships throughout Michigan.
- Protect, grow, and support sales for assigned regional and national customers.
- Develop new business through customer prospecting, opportunity identification, and relationship management using the 360° sales approach.
- Grow the Clamps and Rings business within the Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing markets, focusing on applications such as Thermal Management, Driveshaft, Steering, and Air Intake systems.
- Manage sales opportunities, forecasts, and customer activities using established CRM and sales management systems.
- Support customer complaints, provide technical field service, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams.
- Partner with Key Account Managers and local production facilities to support strategic customer initiatives.
- Effectively manage time, travel, resources, and professional development to maximize sales performance.
- Travel approximately 50% to support customers, develop new business, and strengthen relationships throughout Michigan.
Predominant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of sales processes, sales principles, and applicable industries.
• Knowledge of internal support processes, quality management systems/principals, and how to apply them.
• Detailed knowledge of Oetiker products, applications, and assembly solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to build lasting business relationships.
• Mechanical and commercial aptitude
• Proven ability to learn.
• Ability to work with the highest levels of integrity and compliance.
Education
Bachelor level degree in Engineering or other field supplemented with relevant technical experience
At Oetiker, we don’t just sell parts — we engineer confidence. With decades of experience and a reputation for quality, we serve global markets in automotive, industrial, and medical sectors. Our Troy facility plays a key role in delivering both exceptional products and customer support.
We offer:
- A leadership role with global visibility and local impact
- Hands-on training with innovative tools and systems
- A collaborative, stable, and technically driven work environment
- Competitive compensation and full benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth in a global organization
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another field supplemented by relevant technical experience
- Knowledge of sales processes, sales principles, and applicable industries
- Knowledge of internal support processes and quality management systems
- Knowledge of Oetiker products, applications, and assembly solutions
- Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to build lasting business relationships
- Mechanical and commercial aptitude
- Proven ability to learn
- Ability to work with high levels of integrity and compliance
What We Do
Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 25 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs. Oetiker Schweiz AG Spätzstrasse 11 Postfach 358 8810 Horgen T +41 44 728 55 55 F +41 44 728 55 15 [email protected] Commercial register number: CH-020.3.919.016-3 VAT identification number: CHE-103.097.485 UID Number: CHE-105.966.117 https://www.oetiker.com/Imprint A position with the Oetiker Group offers exciting challenges and a whole range of development opportunities.
