Associate Sales Engineer

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For over fifty (50) years Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. has designed, engineered and specialized in producing customized material weighing and batching systems, bulk bag filling/packaging stations, bulk bag unloading systems, process controls and plantwide automation systems . The company is located in Sterling, IL. We offer highly competitive wages and company benefits. Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc., a manufacturer of customized process control systems and material weighing equipment

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Please send applications and resumes to:

Human Resources
Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.
P.O. Box 418 • Sterling, IL 61081
Or, email to: sci@sterlingcontrols.com

Associate Sales Engineer:

Position Summary: Support regional sales managers and marketing activities.

Principal Responsibilities:
Assist Regional Sales Manager in day-to-day activities:
Assist with new leads follow-up.
Visiting customer sites and helping collect application information.
Define project information for engineering staff to provide estimates.
Create technical information for vendor bids.
Attend project kick off meetings with Project Managers and engineering team.
Create proposal packages for customers.
Assist in post proposal follow-up with customers.
Assist in Marketing activities:
Assist with marketing and literature designs.
Assist with project application stories for marketing purposes.
Attending and representing company at trade shows.
Assist in the setup & design of trade show equipment & displays.
Develop Manufacture Representatives:
Assist in training seminars.
Prepare training materials.
Train Mfg. Reps on software and capabilities

Skills:
Accuracy and high attention to detail.
Time management skills
Excellent verbal and written grammar skills
Problem solving ability.
Ability to communicate with all levels of company personnel.

Knowledge, Education or Experience:
EET degree required or equivalent experience.
Experience with process controls, automation, and material handling would be beneficial.
Excellent Microsoft products skills required.
Knowledgeable with sales CRM software. (HubSpot)

Characteristics Required:
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Travel enthusiastically
Outgoing personality

Advancement Opportunities:
Regional Sales Manager – Location: Sterling facility or Remote office location
Project Manager – Location: Sterling facility

Physical Requirements:
Extended periods of travel, standing or sitting, with extended periods of work at a computer.