Sales Rep Food Manufacturing Equipment at Staff Perm

Sales Rep - Food Manufacturing EquipmentOur Client designs builds and integrates process and packaging systems for food beverage and other industrial applications and is seeking a Technical Sales & Project Manager to join their sales and engineering teams. This exciting and challenging role is responsible for driving national sales efforts by targeting food manufacturers and outside engineering firms with the opportunity to stay involved with project execution from proposal to installation. The Technical Sales and Project Managers are the face of the company and actively participate in identifying sales opportunities with existing customers as well as new potential customers. A successful candidate will be personable with strengths in sales marketing analytical skills and problem solving for customers projects. Relationships in the Food and Beverage Industry are a plus.Location: Irving TXSalary: Base Salary plus commissionsSales & Business DevelopmentProspect and Identify new business opportunities through cold calling referrals and industry researchRespond to RFQs/RFPs with tailored technical proposals.Develop scopes of work and detailed cost estimates for new projectsSet and attend appointments with potential and existing clients.Ability to make multiple sales calls and customer contacts dailyProvide technical assistance to customer inquiries relating to Our Client equipment and services Assist in developing solutions to establish new projects Be willing to travel at least twice a month to develop the scope of work for projects and new sales inquiriesProject ExecutionManage Projects from start to completionCoordinate with internal Design and Fabrication Teams.Negotiate and manage subcontractor services.Keep customer apprised of project milestones budgets and schedules.Identify document and process change orders effectively.Customer EngagementProvide technical support and recommendations on Our Clients systems and services.Communicate proactively with customers on project progress and issues.Skills and Experience:5 years of sales experience in a technical or industrial environmentKnowledge and understanding of process and/or packaging systemsPlant maintenance or capital project management a plusHands-on Knowledge of sheet metal and machine shop operations including welding shear brake press and finishing is a PlusKnowledge of millwright procedures including equipment installation dismantling and repairs sanitary and process piping is a plusAbility to interpret mechanical drawingsIdeal candidates will have the following skills and abilities:Proficient in MS Word Excel and Outlook Customer Service Technical Design Communication Organized and Detail-OrientedExperience in process and packaging system design including but not limited to: Material handling systems conveyors mezzanines mixing and seasoning piping electrical & controlsYou arent afraid of calling potential clients to prospect for new projects Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Manufacturing & Controls,5S,Manufacturing Management,Kaizen,Chemistry,Manufacturing Employment Type : FULL_TIME Experience: years Vacancy: 1