Sales and Application Engineer

Purpose :

As a Sales and Application Engineer - Industrial Production, your mission is to drive sales within the Automotive Production & General Industry sector in the defined territories of Ontario and Quebec in Canada.

This dynamic role involves engaging with Tier I and II Automotive OEMs, targeting key customers, and propelling business growth.

Key Responsibilities :

• Promptly respond to technical inquiries, price requests, delivery timelines, and service inquiries from customers.
• Provide expert guidance on the best application of our products within the Automotive Production & General Industry sector.
• Partner with the Sales Manager to create and execute a customized sales strategy aimed at penetrating Tier I and II Automotive OEMs and OEM and Tier companies within the territory.
• Identify emerging application opportunities and unique market demands, working with the Sales Manager and Application Experts to deliver specialized solutions.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in Industrial Production products and applications to provide informed support to customers.
• Prepare accurate and competitive price quotations and project proposals, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company objectives.
• Actively participate in industry events such as exhibitions, conferences, and association meetings to promote our products and generate new business opportunities.
• Provide on-site support to customers, including product installation and training for engineers and technicians, ensuring successful implementation and utilization of Kistler products.
• Showcase your expertise at trade shows to effectively market our products and attract potential customers.
• Build strong relationships with customers to understand their product requirements and preferences, facilitating personalized service and support.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college.
• Minimum of 5+ years of technical sales experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Availability to travel 60% of the time by car, with occasional airline travel and international trips for training.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in the application of force, pressure, and torque transducers, as well as associated electronics, software, and controls in manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical systems and assembly operations.

About Kistler :

Kistler is the global leader in dynamic measurement technology for measuring pressure, force, torque, and acceleration. Our cutting-edge technologies form the foundation of Kistler's modular solutions, enabling customers in industry and science to optimize their products and processes, securing a sustainable competitive edge.

As a pioneering Swiss company, we drive the evolution of automobile development, industrial automation, electrified drive technology, automated and connected driving, emission reduction, and smart factories with our unique sensor technology.

Why Kistler?

At Kistler, your expertise is valued and nurtured. We offer exciting career opportunities in a global environment, providing a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, a 401k plan with a 4% company match, and generous personal and vacation time allowances.

Join us and be part of a team that shapes the future of measurement technology. Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.