Sales Engineer

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Des Moines, IA
In-Office
109K-164K Annually
Mid level
Other
The Role
The Sales Engineer develops sales opportunities for Electric Power Generation equipment by supporting customers, analyzing specifications, and collaborating with sales teams to close transactions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Ziegler CAT has an opening for an EPG Sales Engineer <400. This position will develop sales opportunities with new and existing customers. This position will support Electric Power customers through the following job responsibilities: working through customer account commercial issues, providing technical documentation support, supporting other sales engineers, and assisting with project management as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Seeks out prospective customers and provides proposals for Electric Power Generation equipment.

  • Responds to current customer requests for Electric Power Generation equipment

  • Analyzes engineering specifications to quote equipment that will meet the project requirements

  • Analyzes Electric Power Generation sales opportunities in the territory and systematically targets business opportunities

  • Documents the project and component specifications required by individual customers

  • Documents sales quotations for customers using standard Ziegler formatting

  • Supports other Sales Engineers as well as customers by providing technical information, literature, schematics and wiring diagrams

  • Learns about Cat and competitive products in order to offer the best solutions based on customer interests and concerns

  • Quotes and closes sales transactions within assigned authority parameters, completing all required sales documentation

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

  • Documents quotation, win, loss and data along with other business activities.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • 3+ years of technical sales experience

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

  • Strong mechanical aptitude

  • Clean driving record

  • Working knowledge of internal combustion engine installations and drive trains

  • Analytical skills

  • Electric Power, Electrician, Generator, or Reciprocating Engine experience desired

Travel:

  • Up to 25% 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.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

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

$109,100.00 to $163,600.00

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.

Top Skills

Electric Power Generation Equipment
Generators
Internal Combustion Engine Installations
Reciprocating Engines
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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
1,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1914

What We Do

Ziegler CAT is one of the largest and most successful Cat® dealers in the U.S., representing the full line of industry-leading Cat equipment, generators, and truck engines in Minnesota and Iowa. We also sell and support Brandt®, Challenger®, LEXION®, Ag-Chem™, Sunflower®, and White Planters® agricultural equipment in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Missouri.

Our Vision is to satisfy customers with innovative solutions that set the standard for value in the markets we serve. Our Mission is to enhance the value of the high quality products we supply with support services that together contribute to the success of our customers, their communities and ourselves. We strive for excellence and integrity in the conduct of our business.

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