Now Hiring - Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. - Sales Engineer in Houston, TX

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MACHINE TOOL SALES ENGINEER Makino is a world leader in metal-cutting and machining technology. As a leader in advanced manufacturing machine tool technology, Makino enables its customers to realize the highest level of quality with the fastest time to market. When companies make the parts that matter for automotive, aerospace, medical, die-mold and other industries worldwide, they make them with Makino. Responsible for the development of profitable sale of company products within assigned territory through contacts, inquiries, services, advertising and correspondence, and involving continuous development of prospects or potential users of company line of machine tool products and accessories. Work under general direction of the Regional General Manager. Responsible for the development of profitable sale of company products within assigned territory through contacts, inquiries, services, advertising and correspondence, and involving continuous development of prospects or potential users of company line of machine tool products and accessories. Work under general direction of the Regional General Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop and maintain strong relationships with current customers. * Create/develop innovative methods to successfully prospect and develop new customers within your assigned territory. * Identify customer needs and present solutions to improve processes. * Keep abreast of competitor services and products along with the machine tool industry as a whole. * Work with internal team to manage projects through installation and run-offs. * Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Makino internal team. * Identify and attend regional and national tradeshows. QUALIFICATIONS * Ability to discuss technical aspects of Machines and Consumable products in a professional and persuasive manner with customer. * Previous development of sales territory experience preferred and ability to "close" the sale is a must * Proficient computer skills: Knowledge with MS Office, Sales Force and SAP preferred * Must be ambitious and eager to develop new customers - not just maintain accounts * Ability to drive the Makino Machine strategy * Valid Driver's license EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE * Prefer Bachelor's degree and/or related Sales experience * Previous machine tool experience preferred * Ability to develop new sales strategies and territories a must We believe that the interests of our company and people are inseparable, and we are committed to developing a diverse team of creative and independent professionals. Employees enjoy a stable work environment from a company with years of success and growth in the machine tool industry. Makino offers competitive pay, generous benefits and ongoing training. Makino is proud to be an EEO/M/F/Disabled/Vets employer