Sales Engineer (Power / Transmission / Wind / Mechanical) – Texas

Gatesource HR, in partnership with our client, is seeking candidates for the following position: Sales Engineer located in Houston, Texas.

Our client is a comprehensive company specializing in Power Transmission Systems.

This individual will be
responsible for managing the relationships of a current group of strategic End
User Customers, Industrial Distributors, and Original Equipment Manufacturer
accounts. In addition to that, develop other customer accounts inside the assigned
territory. Utilize a consultative selling approach to help our end users and
Purchasing enhance their performance by providing unrivaled value and
innovation. Build Strategies and execute action plans in support of our
business and marketing initiatives to meet sales and profit goals. Through
technical knowledge, great customer service, and strong connections, increase our
core business focused on Wind’s market penetration, and profitability developing
solutions to fit customer expectations and needs.

• Sales and Business Development
  
• Customer Engagement and Relationship Building.
  
• Technical Consultation and Solution  
  
• Customer Support and
  After-Sales Service.
  

• Identify and target potential customers in the bearing
  and power transmission industry.
  
• Conduct market research and analysis to understand
  customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing
  and prospective customers, understanding their requirements and providing them
  with personalized solutions.
  
• Frequent visits to customer sites (planning,
  maintenance, engineering, operations) to assess their needs, provide technical
  advice, and promote company products and services.
  
• Participate in events to promote Wind Products and
  Services.
   
  

 Technical Consultation and Solution
Development:

• Provide technical expertise and support to customers,
  addressing their inquiries, concerns, and technical challenges.
  
• Discuss with customers how can collaborate to enhance
  performance expectations upon application and engineering requirements.
  
• Gather customer specifications, drawings, and
  engineering data which must be addressed to Engineering for analysis and as
  a result customized solution.
  
• Work closely with the company's engineering team to join
  the process of customized product development to meet client needs.
  
• Deliver technical proposals, quotations, and bids for
  customers (end users, purchasing), ensuring accuracy and alignment with their
  requirements and procedures.
  

   Sales Indicators and Business
Development:

• 
  Develop and execute sales strategies and plans to
  achieve sales targets and revenue goals.
  
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities,
  including new segment markets, facilities, and customer management areas along
  production lines.
  
• Conduct regular sales forecasting, pipeline
  management, and reporting to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
  
• Collaborate with the sales team and other departments
  (Quality Control, Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Management) to optimize
  sales processes, enhance customer experience, and drive business growth.
  
• Encourage Wind Participation in industry events,
  trade shows, and conferences to network, promote company products, and generate
  leads.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and
  industry developments in the Wind Energy markets.
  
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to identify
  emerging customer needs, technological advancements, and competitive threats.
  
• Provide feedback and insights to internal teams, such
  as product development, marketing, and management, to drive continuous
  improvement and innovation.
  

  Customer Support and
After-Sales Service:

• Collaborate with the customer service team to ensure
  smooth order processing, delivery, and post-sales support.
  
• Address customer inquiries, complaints, and technical
  issues in a timely and effective manner.
  
• Follow up with customers to ensure customer
  satisfaction, identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling, and foster
  long-term relationships.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Metallurgical Engineering or related.
  
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the following:
  
• Industrial sales.
  
• Technical experience with Bearings and Power Transmission.
  
• Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Operations.
  
• 2 to 4 years of experience in the following:
  
• Industrial design and manufacturing.
  
• Fluent in English, Spanish preferred.
  

Benefits

• $90,0000-$95,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance