Sales/Application Engineer Trainee
RBC Bearings

Job Info

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RBC Bearings Incorporated(NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

DESCRIPTION:

We are currently recruiting for a Sales/Applications Engineer Trainee for US based sales position based in our Corporate Headquarters in Oxford, CT. The Sales/Applications will train in Switzerland at our Schaublin branch for 1 to 3 months, before returning to the U.S. The ideal candidate will make sales contacts, to provide technical support for our Collets & Toolholders product lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Developing contacts in your respected region
• Developing new leads for all product lines
• Developing statistical reports
• Follow up on sales leads and making calls on potential customers which includes at least (50%) of your time on the road visiting customers
• Determining market strategies & goals for each product and service
• Obtain & coordinate data & information from staff & member groups
• Ability to be self-sufficient & independent scheduling
• Research and develop lists of potential customers
• Determine customer needs & providing information to other staff
• Evaluate product & service marketability in terms of customers’ technical & manufacturing needs
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments that effect target markets
• Establish and maintain industry contacts that lead to sales
• Work directly with customers to establish a communication path with the customer
• Developing sales and marketing proposals for customers on technical products & services
• Develop technical presentations & workshops
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of activities, industry trends & government regulations
• Make regular sales calls to develop relationships and follow up on leads
• Establishing long-term, ongoing repeat relationships
• Close deals & finalize contacts
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of newly developing technologies and manufacturing practices
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:Vocational or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have the following Skills and Qualifications:

• Industrial background preferably in Machine Tools, Cutter Grinders, Tool Grinding.
• Sales skills, personable, communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Initiative driven by strong social and interpersonal skills to support external sales
• Adaptability
• Professional written and verbal communications skills
• Time management
• Problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic
• Knowledge of French language

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/h/v

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