About Kappa Search, Inc.
Kappa Search Inc. (KSI) is a recruiting agency specializing in the recruitment and placement of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and technical sales professionals in a variety of fields. KSI recruits qualified individuals in: • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Project Management • Product Management • Software Engineering • Manufacturing Engineering • Technical Sales Engineering • Quality Control Engineering • Engineering Management • Quality Control Management Applications Engineering • Operations Personnel (CNC) • Supply Chain Personnel (Buyers, Material Mgrs, Planners)
We are currently recruiting for a Sales Engineer with automotive or heavy equipment experience.
Title: Sales Engineer
Location: Northern Illinois-relocation package is available!
Job Duties:
Client Interaction:
- Serve as a technical resource for new and existing customers
- Develop new relationships and opportunities with both new and existing customers
- Provide outstanding customer service both over the phone and in-person with customers
Functions:
- Work alongside Engineering and Quality Control departments to ensure all standards and qualifications are being met
- Develop and review contracts for existing and new business
- Set and reach goals in terms of developing new business opportunities and new territories
- Act as a liaison between commercial customers and the company
- Sales forecasting and budgeting
- Interacting with and dealing with clients to guide through the quality process
Additional Responsibilities:
- Will travel 25%-40% of the time to client/customer locations and other networking events
- Work with MS-Office products
- Negotiating with customers and carrying out duties
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred
- Several years sales and account management experience in the off road, truck, bus, or automotive industries
- Must have technical expertise, be self-motivated, and have a high level of initiative