Sales Engineer: North American Headquarters, Bartlett IL 60103

Job Category: Sales. Full-time employee.
We are looking for a committed, customer-focused Sales Engineer to assist in supporting our day to day business in the North American market.

COMPANY
With over 45 years of research and development experience, Herrmann Ultrasonics is recognized as the technology leader in ultrasonic plastic welding. Our advanced technology in machinery and applications have enabled us to become one of the largest manufacturers of ultrasonic welding systems for plastics, nonwovens, and packaging applications. Our worldwide headquarters is located in Karlsbad, Germany, with other global locations. The North American headquarters is located in a new 20,000 square foot facility in Bartlett, IL. We at Herrmann take great pride in providing the world's finest ultrasonic plastic welding equipment and unparalleled technical assistance. Ultrasonic welding is used in the manufacturing process to assemble plastic components. Markets served include manufacturing of electronic, automotive, appliance and consumer products, with an emphasis on medical device manufacturers.

POSITION
The candidate will work out of our Bartlett, IL headquarters reporting to the Product Manager PLASTICS. Responsibilities include:

This position will involve overnight travel of up to 60%.

Initial 6 months of training in the PLASTICS lab, and travel with Sales Engineers throughout the country for further training and observation.

After completion of the training, the candidate will be given a geographical sales territory, and expected to accomplish the following duties individually.

Following up on leads, generating new leads, telephone and visit customers for the purpose of soliciting new business. Act as an intermediary between our customers and the North American headquarters.

Assist in various stages of a customer’s project including determination of weld feasibility, performing and documenting ultrasonic test welds, generating quotations, project management during manufacturing and after sales machine set up and support.

Interface closely with our accounting, technical, and service staff in the North American headquarters in Bartlett, IL, and world headquarters in Germany regarding clarification of technical details, optimization of weld processes and finding technical solutions to provide adequate and timely support for our customers.

Assisting with trade shows, technical trainings and customer seminars.

Providing similar support as above to Manufacturer’s representatives, when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

We prefer at least 2 years experience in sales, we may consider candidates with no experience as long as they can demonstrate considerable plastics knowledge and mechanical aptitude.

Electrical skills, mechanical skills and computer literacy required.

Knowledge of pneumatics, and basic PLC knowledge a plus. An Associate Engineering/technical degree in an electrical or mechanical field is required, a BS in electrical or mechanical engineering is a plus.

Other requirements:

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to give technical presentations and conduct technical trainings and seminarsProviding similar support as above to Manufacturer’s representatives, when necessary.

Spanish language skills highly desirable, German is a plus

COMPENSATION
We offer an above average compensation package including salary and commission, plus car allowance. Reimbursed business mileage, expenses, laptop computer and cell phone are provided. 401(k), paid vacation and holidays, health, life, dental and disability insurance are among the benefits offered. Qualified candidates please submit your resume as a Word document to: jobs(at)herrmannultrasonics.com

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