Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Our products include Gas Chromatographs, Liquid Chromatographs, Mass Spectrometers, Total Organic Carbon Analyzers, UV-Vis Spectrometers, Fluorescence, Atomic Absorption, IR, X-Ray, and Universal Testing Machines. In 1975, SSI Corporate Headquarters was established in Columbia, Maryland and we currently have nine regional offices coast to coast.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is hiring a Field Sales Engineer for our Central & Northern Illinois Sales Territory, based in the Dallas Fort Worth Metro Area. This person will be responsible for selling our entire product line (HPLC, GC, MS, Spectroscopy, UV-Vis, TOC, etc.). This position affords the ability to have an excellent base salary, uncapped commissions, and a company vehicle! Details are below:
Position Summary:
The individual in this position is responsible for a wide variety of sales related functions including sales of all assigned product lines, demonstrations, installations, training, reports as required, the maintenance and safekeeping of demonstration instrumentation, computers, software, company vehicles and other company property, as well as, other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.
This position will be required to reach or exceed assigned sales goals within an assigned geographic territory.
Job Function(s):
- Establish and maintain a good relationship with all accounts;
- Perform demonstrations, installations and training.
- Timely submission of all required paperwork such as Call Reports, Expense Accounts, Forecasts, Lost Order Reports, Bid Opening Results, Competitive Marketing Information;
- Submission of Territorial Marketing Plan;
- Performing adequate sales calls, demonstrations and other calls as necessary;
- Achieving and maintaining a high level of technical proficiency in all areas related to the assigned product lines;
- Maintenance of account records;
- Conducting proper lead follow-up programs;
- Maintenance and safekeeping of all assigned company property;
- Must travel overnight as the position requires;
- Must travel by air and drive as required.
Additional Functions:
This position’s primary focus is to achieve sales goals while maintaining excellent customer relations and reporting back to the Regional and Home Offices those factors, both good and bad, that affect the assigned territory.
Knowledge Requirements:
The incumbent must be able to make effective and efficient decisions to solve problems based on customer needs and requirements.
Education and/or Experience:
- Degree in one of the Life Sciences;
- Three years successful sales experience with one or more of our equivalent product lines;
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
To apply, please visit our employment website (http://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/employment)
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
