Junior Sales Engineer

Who we are:

HERMLE USA, Inc., located in Franklin, Wisconsin is the North American Headquarters of Maschinenfabrik Berthold HERMLE AG, Gosheim, Germany and provides North America's leading manufacturers with the finest high precision machining centers and world-class technical customer support.

Our employees are the most important asset and the backbone of HERMLE USA! Without the people in our organization we would sell nothing but machines and wouldn't be able to satisfy and even exceed our customer's expectations.

We are always looking for committed team members with the necessary drive and integrity to provide world class service to our customers. Respect is the foundation of a united workforce and therefore we value open, professional and friendly communication internally as well as with our customers and partners worldwide!

What we are looking for:

Individuals that are friendly and genuinely care about the happiness of the people around them. Someone that has a can-do attitude and asks, "what else can I do?", a real team player who provides - and values - honest improvement oriented feedback. We need people that take accountability for their actions and pride in their work.

Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the VP of Sales & Marketing:

• Manage, filter, and respond to all company sales inquires
• Support Regional Sales Managers to actively develop new business by contacting potential customers
• Provides customers with information and sales materials about HERMLE products
• Competently support customers and Regional Sales Managers in technical questions and applications
• Extensive travel to promote HERMLE products to customers
• Periodic overseas travel to Germany for training, maintaining product knowledge and customer visits
• Attendance at trade shows and open houses
• Occasionally support customer applications training / support in house and at customer's facilities
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field and/or sale experience
• 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing and sales experience
• Knowledge in the field of 5-axis machining
• Teamwork and high level of performance
• Strong communication skills and technical knowledge
• Location Franklin, WI (headquarter of HERMLE USA)
• Extensive travel is required (including international)