Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the job
As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in the technical execution of activities as it relates to Alfa Laval’s Heat Transfer Products in the Energy Division. Activities such as product & application support, offering value added / energy efficient alternatives, and technical support to both field sales and channel salespeople. You will have the opportunity to be a “champion” for the heat transfer products being a liaison between sales and our central colleagues ensuring we have the best product for the markets, communicating market needs, and helping to address gaps in our sales tools. You will be a member of the Sales Engineering Team working with multiple products across different Energy Division markets, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization.
This is a hybrid position located in Richmond, VA.
As a part of the team, you will:
- Support channel sales and field sales to technically advise on product and application needs for customer demands.
- Provide high technical and commercial support to sales channels (Reps, Distributors, Wholesalers, etc) and respond to quote requests.
- Collaborating with the customer service and operations team to ensure successful execution of customer requirements and orders.
- Participate in OneCRM activities to include all opportunities represented in OneCRM and regular pipeline meetings to review open opportunities.
- Maintain internal systems and tools related to heat exchangers including CAS, Anytime / ALiCE, GDTL, CALEIDO, etc.
- Participate and support Marketing for new product launches.
- Participate in regular training and development for selected sales channels.
We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
What you know:
- Engineering degrees are mandatory.
- 2+ years of industrial sales, technical sales or inside sales experience.
- Able to demonstrate a strong business acumen to understand the opportunity and the proper questions to ask.
- Strong technical competence able to ensure the proper customer solution with a competitive analysis.
- Strong ability to develop the offer utilizing a value-based solution.
- Solution selling background desired.
- Ability to evaluate and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong PC, communication skills, and business acumen.
- Proactive and independent.
- Work in a team environment with local and central organizations.
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $85,000 - $95,000 USD per year.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Skills Required
- Engineering degrees are mandatory
- 2+ years of industrial sales, technical sales or inside sales experience
- Strong business acumen
- Strong technical competence
- Ability for solution selling
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
Alfa Laval Insights
What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
