Hybrid Sales and Proposal Engineer na SMS group

Summary 

The Sales and Proposal Engineer works with our engineering team to develop comprehensive Technical and Commercial proposals for process control systems utilized for electrical and automation modernizations and new installations of mechanical equipment for the metals industry for Melt Shops, Casters, Rolling Mills, and Process Lines utilizing a proactive customer oriented sales focus. 

Who we are 

At SMS group, our people are our greatestasset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture ofinnovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities,and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit thecommunities where we are located.

What you'll do

• Assist the engineering team developing technical solutions for sales projects based on project requirements, SMS standards and similar reference projects 
• Assist the engineering team developing project cost estimates based on the Technical solution utilizing the required vendors and reference estimates 
• Present SMS Technical solutions to customers as part of the sales activities 
• Supervision received is mostly administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. 
• Travel to our customers within North America for short trips during the sales cycle.  

What you’ll need 

• Ideally a technical degree with a background in electrical and automation. Appropriate experience may also be applicable. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering and/or sales role in the metals or a similar industry, or working for an automation controls, power or drives company. 
• Background and/or experience in electrical and automation systems utilizing programmable logic controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), drives and/or PC based process models. 
• Self-starter who wants to learn and grow with the ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Be willing to travel up to 20% of the time to support the sales opportunity for site investigation, proposal review meetings and entertainment with the customer. 
• Strong aptitude to communicate and exercise effective interpersonal skills with excellent English oral and written communication skills 
• The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations

What we offer  

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/visioncoverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match,training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!  

What we do 

SMS group is the leading partner in the world ofmetals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensivemaintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous castingand rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferroustechnology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.  

SMS group Inc. is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age,sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or othercategories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successfulcompletion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.