Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Technical Sales Engineer
The Technical Sales Engineer is responsible for overseeing all sales activities globally for Industrial Filtration Liquid Products. He will be responsible for budget preparation, pricing activity, forecasting, opportunity tracking and selling liquid filtration roll goods globally.
Responsible for overseeing all activities relating to the sales of Alkegen Industrial Filtration Liquid products
Provide technical support, working directly with customers to understand specific technical requirements and ultimately recommend appropriate products that meet their needs
Assures that customers are visited on a regular and/or as needed basis, track all face-to-face visits and prepare call reports after each customer visit
Target 40 to 50% travel.
Create detailed bid proposals and formal quotations
Maintain a keen understanding of the business and competitive environment
Maintain effective communication to build relationships with customers
Develop Key Account Plans with major customers
Provide product samples according to customer needs
Develop presentation materials for educating customers on the use of materials and products
Assures that Alkegen’s market image is properly represented with the appropriate attendance of Trade Shows, Conferences, Panel Discussions, and etc
Assist with the development of product information and application case studies for marketing and sales teams
Collaborate in a team approach with employees across multiple functions and departments including Customer Service, Manufacturing, Marketing, Inside Sales, New Product Development, and R&D at the Canadian facility.
Assist in preparation for annual sales budget and provide monthly forecasts.
Track sales progress versus annual sales walk business plan and track open opportunities using CRM (MS Dynamics).
Oversees the development and maintenance of pricing strategies and product Price Lists per Corporate Pricing Policy.
Qualifications/ Experience:4-year B.S. degree or greater from an accredited college or university
5+ Years Direct Sales Experience in Industrial Filtration or Technical Textiles (Liquid Filtration Preferred)
Self-motivated, competence in personal time and strong project management skills are expected
Proven team player and display high level of leadership skills.
Experience with CRM (Sales Force or MS Dynamics)
Proven technical and critical thinking skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to relate technical information to non-technical customers.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service and sales skills
Ability to travel and meet customers as required
USD salary range from $78,287. - $84,945.If you are interested in being part of a world class organization here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
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