Sales Engineer Intern

As an Engineering Sales Intern, you will be an integral part of the Mitsubishi sales team, focusing on technical sales of robotic systems and automation components.  Responsibilities include conducting outbound calls to potential clients to set up appointments around the Midwest and Central region.   Once face to face appointments are scheduled, the intern will travel with a Mitsubishi sales professional to make sales calls and learn/participate in the automation and automated robotic cell sales cycle.  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Required:

• Pursuing an engineering degree (preferably in a relevant field such as mechanical, electrical, or robotics engineering)
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical information to clients
• Ability to understand and present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency in basic sales techniques and an eagerness to learn about technical sales processes
• Capability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to a dynamic sales environment

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or engineering-related roles
• Familiarity with robotic systems or automation technologies
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Understanding of CRM software or sales tools is a plus
• Eagerness to learn and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our sales approach
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Travel Requirements
Travel primarily within territory: Midwest

• Product knowledge/application experience in CNC, PLC, VFD, OIT, Servo/Motion products required.
• Ability to excel within a developmental/Top-Down, solution selling model
• Ability to sell both direct accounts and through a distributors; understanding of distributor model
• Solid leadership skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and proposal writing.
• Organization skills to manage schedule and travel in territory
• Computer proficiency - knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  Beneficial Education, Skills and Experience
  
• Sales experience with some or all of the following applications is a plus:
  o PLC's, HMI's, Industrial PC's, Software, and interfaces
  o Motion Control (Servo)
  o VFD (Inverters)

To attract and retain enthusiastic and dedicated professionals, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401K matching. We also offer benefits that can’t be measured in monetary value. For example, At MEAU you’ll work in a team-oriented environment with people who enjoy coming to work every day. You’ll be able to create a clear career development path through our in-house learning and development program. You’ll have the opportunity to give back to your community in company-supported charitable events. And, have the confidence that comes with working for an industry leader that’s growing year over year and is an affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a $40 billion company.

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• 4 year Engineering Degree (BSEE, BSME) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of field sales and/or technical application experience
• Minimum of 3 years Application Solution Sales Experience at End User, and OEM customers