Now Hiring - Avantech - Junior Sales Manager in Baxter, MN

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Junior Sales Engineer Classification: Salary/Exempt Reports To : Account Manager Job Summary: We are seeking an ambitious, resilient, and self-driven engineer that wants to be in sales, no sales experience needed, we will train the right candidate. Travel will be a predominant part of the job. A strong technical background and social skills are essential for this position to be able to understand our product from the technical side and at the same time create strong relationships with current and prospective customers. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Prepare and present sales proposals and quote to prospects and customers. * Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to provide innovative solutions to customers. * Manage and grow existing accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. * Identify new business opportunities and build strong relationships with potential customers. * Up to 50% travel each month to visit prospective and current customers. * Other responsibilities as assigned. Desired Qualifications/Competencies: * Degree in Engineering technology or equivalent experience required. * 2-3 years of Mechanical Engineering preferred. * Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the features and benefits of manufacturing capabilities and being able to identify opportunities for value generation. * Excellent communication and negotiation skills. * Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and deliver quality work on or before deadlines. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Physical Demands * While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone equipment. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. * Light to moderate lifting is required to perform tasks. * Walk, bend, twist, kneel, and reach occasionally. * Sit at a desk with a computer for extended periods of time. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: * Baxter, MN 56425 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Baxter, MN 56425: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: * 50% (Preferred) Work Location: In person