Now Hiring - LaserStar Technologies Corporation - Technical Sales Engineer in Orlando, FL

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Technical Sales Engineer - Industrial Laser Sources & Systems Overview The Technical Sales Representative will "manage" the sales activities in the assigned region for the assigned product line(s). The individual will sell products for the company to dealer networks, manufacturer's Reps, government agencies, companies and qualified individuals. The individual must be able to orchestrate the sale from the initial customer contact through the closing process. Responsibilities include develop new business opportunities, configure quotations, track applications lab work, obtaining orders, develop sales forecast, meet territorial sales goals. The candidate will participate in a rigorous 12-16 week training program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Initiate contacts with potential customers to identify needs, verify account information, and establish needs and opportunities. * Qualify leads to determine the source and timing of funding, the decision maker, and close the sale or determine follow-up needs. * Work within dealer network in a set region, in a mutual search for the end users. * Establishes and maintains contact with existing potential customers and actively participates in selling effort to support key accounts and high-level sales. * Host internal customer visits as required. Includes entertaining the customer, providing transportation, etc., as required. * Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads. This may be based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources. * Travel throughout assigned region 50% to 70% of the time to call on existing and prospective customers to solicit orders. * Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or promotional literature, and emphasizes saleable features. * Enter, track and ensure that apps lab samples are completed correctly and sent to the customer on a timely basis (by working closely with the application lab's administrator and the applications engineers). * Quote pricing and relay information to all pertinent parties. Develop, track and ensure that quotations are technically correct and completed then sent out to the customer on a timely basis. * Develop, complete and submit all sales orders. * Estimate date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of production and delivery schedules * Maintain all opportunities/deal activities in CRM * Turn in all reports expense reports weekly, and product forecasts monthly. * Identify sources of government funding in the territory. * Develop broad customer base to include added value dealers, governmental agencies, companies, and qualified individuals. * Train and certify dealers and customers when required. * Enter new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer databases. * Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts. * Serve as the liaison between the company and the customers in the territory. * Attend trade shows and conferences in territory to establish contact with major customers and potential prospects. * Manage any and all demonstration equipment in the territory. * Maintain and care for the company vehicle (if applicable), products in consignment, and other company property. * Attend training sessions or seminars and sales meetings as required by management. * Other duties as assigned by the Executive in Charge. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, a college degree in Business Sales Administration, International Business, or Optical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is a plus. Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time including overnight trips. Must be proficient or capable of using computers and various word processing, database, spreadsheet, sales software (Windows), etc.. A fluency in Spanish is a plus. EDUCATION College degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Optical Engineering or Business. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Drivers License and clean MVR record & BCI record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to lift and move equipment (lift up to 50 lbs), the ability to transport, set up and demonstrate equipment at LaserStar, customer and tradeshow sites. Able to travel for long periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to execute the necessary functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT Extensive travels predominantly via automobile and by air. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) 3% Match * 401(k) 4% Match * 401(k) 5% Match * 401(k) matching * Cell phone reimbursement * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Compensation Package: * Commission pay Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Capital equipment sales: 5 years (Required) Language: * Spanish (Preferred) Location: * Orlando, FL 32809 (Required) Willingness to travel: * 75% (Required) Work Location: In person