Business Development Application Engineer - Shop Floor Productivity - South Pacific Region

Job Summary

The Business Development Application Engineer (BDAE) will provide technical, hands-on expertise to support new business opportunities for the M&I catalog products and customer specific solutions.  The BDAE will collaborate with regional sales managers, field sales engineers and channel partners to develop customer relationships. The BDAE will utilize a consultative approach with all customers to support their individual needs and expand M&I market penetration.   

This is a regional role responsible for all of California and Neveda.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales quotas and agreed upon annual activity established by the Industrial Regional Sales Manager and the Product Manager for Marking & Installation products within their assigned regional geography. Value-added solutions and Wire and equipment roll materials growth will be a key focus.
• Demonstrate competence in R3/BASE skills to address customer needs, convert competitive opportunities and drive optimum results for Phoenix Contact.
• Participate in joint customer visits, with a major focus on doing independent calls.
• Develop relationships with the shop floor leaders, and build collaborative relationships with sales engineers, sales managers and local distributor personnel.
• Explore other market opportunities not currently a focus for the regional sales team.
• Develop and maintain a high level of market knowledge i.e., market pricing, competitor offerings, channel and sales strategies.
• Document all customer visits using Pivotal (CRM); demonstrate ability to analyze CRM report data to create effective customer sales call planning.
• Provide Phoenix Contact customers with on-site pre and post-sales technical support, start-up assistance, and training to insure successful specification and implementation of Phoenix Contact M&I solutions. Our goal is “excellence by service”, which is enhanced by doing shop floor productivity walk-throughs and driving the company van equipped with materials and devices to support the customer sales call.
• Deliver professional customer and distributor training, product demonstrations and presentations to create awareness, generate interest, and cultivate customer and distributor desire for the M&I product line.
• Participate in PHC050 or other training events and regional trade shows as required in their region of responsibility.
• Be proficient with CLIP PROJECT advanced marking software and the application of focus products. Conduct training for customers and channel partners, as required.
• Provide monthly report with opportunity and competitor updates to the PMM.
• Effectively communicate opportunities and issues to the PMM, Regional Sales Managers, and sales engineers.
• Participate in implementation of marketing plans, programs and focused sales initiatives.
• Provide recommendation to PMM and Regional Sales Manager for distributor stocking plan/contracts to support new conversion customer wins.
• Participate in quarterly update with Regional Sales Manager(s) and PMM to review tactical plans for open opportunity conversion, highlight deliverables and timelines. Provide insight on channel or competitor position which would inhibit success.
• Suggest marketing sales tools and support programs directed at field sales and authorized distributors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical discipline.
• Two years previous sales or marketing experience with electrical/electronic products.
• Ability to work independently from home office and communicate effectively with colleagues with limited supervision.
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Essential Job Functions

• Travel required, more than 50% to be expected in territory.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to ride in a car for 8 hours at a time.
• Must be able to travel by air for trips up to 12 hours.
• Comply with company dress code guidelines.
• Timely reporting of expenses and activity.

Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, bonus plan and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, auto allowance, life insurance, short & long-term disability, tuition assistance, and more!

Base salary: $96,000 - $130,000. Compensation information is made available in good faith. Phoenix Contact USA reserves the right to adjust ranges based on candidate’s experience, location and internal & external equity.  Additional compensation includes bonus plan 

#LI-TK1