Company Description
From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people.
Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling!Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands: Mondelez, Brita, MolsonCoors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few.We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement plan, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program.
For more information on what Grantek offers, visit: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1366407We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.
Job Description
The Sales Engineer (Smart Safety and Logistics) at Grantek will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Practice group. This role involves a wide range of activities, including pre-sales, preliminary engineering assessments, machine risk assessments, proposal development, technical marketing, and sales engagements, and supporting the Delivery team. The Sales Engineer is responsible for Client Experience, Pricing, Marketing, and technical guidance on execution of Work.
Essential Duties:
- Create comprehensive Grantek proposals based on client win strategies.
- Assess pricing, identify potential risks, and craft winning proposals.
- Effectively present proposals to clients.
- Architect and present customer solutions and architectures to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling presentations.
- Develop, maintain, and nurture relationships with key clients; understand their needs, provide guidance, and deliver tailored solutions.
- Collaborate with the Practice group (Smart Safety and Logistics) to make informed decisions and contribute to the group's direction and strategy development.
- Collaborate with our quality department to enforce quality and standards.
- Analyze and resolve problems, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
- Conduct client follow-ups, investigate for potential and upcoming work and observe for potential client needs.
- Execute machine safety assessments and/or consulting services for key clients.
Collaboration:
- With Practice leaders and Delivery Managers, support all required sales activities.
- With Marketing Team, provide case studies to highlight industry and customer success.
- With Delivery Team, be aware of projects at customers in the Portfolio and drive their associated account strategies.
- With Engineering Team, work across the engineering department and be the subject matter experts to augment the proposal process.
- Participate in planning to achieve prescribed objectives.
- Engage, support & participate in company decisions, direction & strategy development.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Possesses at least one of the following: B.Sc. Engineering/Electrical Engineering, or Related Engineering Degree and/or Technology Diploma/Certification.
- TUV Rhineland or Nord certification a plus
- Have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a team-based environment, account management, and sales functions.
- Strong knowledge of a sales process, and engineering design principles and processes relating to machine safety.
- Have been involved in Machine Safety facet of automation projects.
- Knowledge in project management, strategic pricing, and business strategy development.
- Strong mentorship and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor the practice team.
- Customer-centric mindset and a focus on delivering an excellent client experience. Adaptable, organized, and results driven.
- Travel requirement 30-50% across North America
Additional Information
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide Grantekians with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
