Selling is an art form - are you a sales artist? Does selling cutting-edge technology appeal to you? Are you an expert when it comes to machining tools and equipment? Makino is the place for you!

Sales Engineer

Makino, a world leader in metal cutting and manufacturing technology, is seeking a Sales Engineer for our Waukesha, Wisconsin location. Reporting to the Direct Office Sales Manager, the Sales Engineer is responsible for the sale of Makino products within an assigned territory through contacts, inquiries, services, advertising and correspondence, via the continuous development of prospects or potential users of machine tool products and accessories.

This role is responsible for:

• Organizing the work and planning activities for the most effective coverage of assigned sales territory. This includes scheduling calls, preparing itineraries, and contacting customers and prospects to discuss requirements, specifications problems or complaints.
• Arranging for quotations or proposals to be completed promptly, including new estimated of prices on special products.
• Furnishing all necessary specifications of customer requirements including prints, sketches or descriptive detail as required to process quote/order and arranging for product demonstrations.
• Taking action on customer complaints; making minor repairs or arranging for service calls.
• Instructing customers in the general use and maintenance of new equipment.
• Maintaining daily records of activities (i.e. call reports, customer record forms) and submitting reports as required in connection with calls, sales, customer complaints, expense and other phases of sales activities.
• Writing orders and follow-up to insure delivery and expediting past-due shipments and keep customer informed of major delays, changes or situations affecting delivery.
• Reviewing sales efforts and results relating to forecasts or territory potential. Creating surveys to determine customer acceptance or sales potential for new products or applications. Assisting other staff in resolving problems and clarifying details connected with field sales activities.
• Performing various other duties as directed or required. 

Qualified Candidates should be a team player and a self-starter, and have:

·         Bachelor degree (preferred) in a engineering/technical/business discipline or related experience

·         Minimum 3-5 years sales experience in the manufacturing/milling industry

·         Knowledge of CNC Machining and understanding of milling practices and processes

·         Excellent communication and customer relation skills

·         Good computer skills and knowledge working with MS Office

·         Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

·         Strong work ethic with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure

·         Solid time management, prioritization and organizational skills

·         Willingness to travel as required

At Makino employees enjoy a stable environment from a company with years of success and growth in the machine tool industry. We offer top pay and generous benefits including overtime and paid holidays. Our training is exceptional and provides employees the skills they need to excel in their position.

A company is only as good as its people and Makino’s employees are the best. If you would like to be one of the best and are interested in experiencing job growth in a team environment, please apply by visiting http://bit.ly/SEWINET or send your salary requirements and a current resume to SEWI@strategichrinc.com. Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. Visit www.Makino.com to learn more.