AFA Sales Engineer
Company: Daifuku
Location: Lexington
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Overview:Daifuku America Corporation is a leader in Design,
Manufacturing, Installation and Support of factory and distribution
automation/material handling systems in North America. The company
is currently seeking an experienced Sales Engineer Daifuku America
Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success
by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your
capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to
a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in
background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core
values, we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S
and daily safety audits. Daifuku Benefits Medical, Dental and
Vision, day oneFSA/ HSAOptional Critical Illness and Accident
InsuranceCompany provided life and disability plans401K: Fidelity7
Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)13 paid vacation
days (prorated according to start date)11 paid holidays.Annual
bonuses based upon company performance and other factors.PPE
ReimbursementResponsibilities:Responsible for establishing and
identifying accounts, concepts, and material handling systems. Must
work with estimating to develop pricing and proposals, and
negotiate contracts. Must be a highly motivated self-starter
Develop plans to business from Key Accounts and provide management
with required information for pricing decisions and product
development. Determine customer needs and critique proposed
material handling systems to determine the likelihood of the
customer purchasing. Meet with customers, review jobsites,
occasional limited climbing. Identify capable subcontractors in
local areas to assist Estimating in the proposal effort. This
includes taking contractors on job walks as required. Develop close
customer relationships with Key decision makers in purchasing,
engineering, and at the plant levels.Other responsibilities
Identifies current and future
customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with
potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to
understand service requirements. Provides product, service, or
equipment, technical and engineering information by answering
questions and requests.Establishes new accounts and services
accounts by identifying potential customers; planning and
organizing sales call schedule.Prepares cost estimates by studying
blueprints, plans, and related customer documents; consulting with
engineers, architects, and other professional and technical
personnel.Determines improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios
of equipment, supplies, or service applications in customer
environment; engineering or proposing changes in equipment,
processes, or use of materials or services.Gains customer
acceptance by explaining or demonstrating cost reductions and
operations improvements.Submits orders by conferring with technical
support staff; costing engineering changes.Develops customer's
staff by providing technical information and training.Complies with
federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing
and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; advising
customer on product, service, or equipment adherence to
requirements; advising customer on needed actions.Prepares sales
engineering reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales
information and engineering and application trends.Maintains
professional and technical knowledge by attending educational
workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing
personal networks; participating in professional
societies.Contributes to sales engineering effectiveness by
identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be
addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to
deliberations; recommending options and courses of action;
implementing directives.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing
related results as needed. Prepare and deliver technical
presentations explaining products or services to customers and
prospective customers Confer with customers and engineers to assess
equipment needs and to determine system requirements Collaborate
with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide
sales support Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery Plan and
modify products to meet customer needs Help clients solve problems
with installed equipment, work with installation department.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations explaining products or
services to customers and prospective customersPrepare schedules,
charts, and support installations. Confer with customers and
engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system
requirementsCollaborate with sales teams to understand customer
requirements and provide sales supportSecure and renew orders and
arrange deliveryPlan and modify products to meet customer needsHelp
clients solve problems with installed equipmentRecommend improved
materials or machinery to customers, showing how changes will lower
costs or increase productionHelp in researching and developing new
productsRecommend improved materials or machinery to customers,
showing how changes will lower costs or increase production Help in
researching and developing new productsPrepare and deliver
technical presentations explaining products or services to existing
and prospective customersQualifications:Problem Solving, Product
Knowledge, Selling to Customer Needs, Software Requirements,
Product Development, Presentation Skills, General Programming
Skills, Technical Understanding, Verbal Communication, Requirements
Analysis, Innovation. Good communication skills, good with people,
self-motivated, detailed oriented, experienced in installation and
commissioning of conveyor systems. knowledgeable in PLC programming
(AB and GE), ability to do sales, experience in estimating, willing
to travel both national and International, work in a team
environment, can work nights, weekends, and holidays.Education and
ExperienceA four year bachelors degree is required, preferably in
Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.4-5 years experience Daifuku
offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits
such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid
vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible
Spending Programs, and more. Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital
status or medical condition. If youd like to view a copy of the
companys affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email
. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable
accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an
online application, please e-mail
Keywords: Daifuku, Lexington , AFA Sales Engineer, Engineering , Lexington, Kentucky
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