Now Hiring - The Vision Companies - Electrical/Technical Sales Engineer in Burnsville, MN

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Job TitleElectrical/Technical Sales Engineer Job TypeDirect HireLocationIn Office - Burnsville, MN. Experience 2+ years in sales; strong understanding of electrical systems. EducationBachelors degree in Engineering, or equivalent education and experience. Salary$65K-$80K Base + Commission Why Vision We challenge employees and present them with career opportunities with some of the most successful businesses in the area. Our employees' occupational goals, skills, and background experience are represented truthfully and marketed to match the hiring needs of small-,mid-sized, and Fortune 300 companies. Benefits include; paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), term life insurance, short term disability benefits, 401K, competitive wages, pay increases and bonuses based on performance. We also have safety and employee referral bonuses, and gift giveaways throughout the year. Plus an amazing team of recruiters to support and advocate for you! Company InfoOur client has been the industry leader in providing critical infrastructure solutions since 1978 in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin. They only represent the finest products in the industries we serve, providing leading edge solutions based on sound engineering practices, integrity, customer first philosophy, and a business partner relationship long after the initial engagement. Great BenefitsOutstanding benefits to include but not limited to: * Aggressive Commission Plan * 401K Plan * 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental Benefits * Vacation and Paid Holidays * Pension Plan * Pet Friendly Office * Company Vehicle * Low Employee Turn Over * Opportunity For Growth Description Our client is a well-established, busy, and growing sales office located in Burnsville, MN. We are currently seeking an experienced electrical sales engineer who will be responsible for technical expertise and product sales to our local electrical engineers, contractors, distributors, value added resellers, and our large IT/End user clientele. This role best suits a customer service driven personality who can communicate clearly and professionally, a self-starter with strong technical skills, the ability to work well independently as well as with a team, and the willingness to learn the companys vast variety of technical products. If you want to provide the very best solutions with industry leading technologies, we want to hear from you! * Develop and maintain productive working relationships with End Users, Engineers, Contractors, Distributors, and Value-Added Resellers (VARs) to design and implement our products and services. * Identify and establish new business. * Organize sales visits and work with other team members on regional sales plans. * Establish an overall territory sales plan aligned with marketing efforts to grow market share. * Discuss equipment needs and system requirements with customers and engineers to drive specifications. * Conduct technical presentations to educate engineers, end users, contractors, and VARs to create awareness and preference for all products. * Generate detailed solutions for presenting, negotiating, and closing deals. * Regional travel required. Requirements * Experience in technical sales in the electrical industry. * Ability to read one-line diagrams and understand electrical specifications. * Power Point and presentation skills. * Excellent negotiation, problem solving, and sales skills. * Ability to relate technical information to non-technical customers. * Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills. * Leadership and team working skills. * Well spoken and written grammar skills. * Previous experience with customer relationship managers such as Oracle, Sales Force, Netsuite or equivalent. OFFICE1