American Plant Maintenance Inc - sales engineer

American Plant Maintenance Inc. (APM) located in Woburn, MA is the premiere steam trap survey and service maintenance company in New England.  We are seeking to hire a sales engineer to continue our double digit growth.  You will be a key component in our New England growth objectives for the balance of 2011 and into the future.
 
Duties:
Service assigned customers for their recurring steam trap surveys and repair/installation needs.
Increase sales of steam trap surveys and installations by identifying and cultivating new accounts each month.
Present steams trap survey reports and subsequent quotes for repairs and recommendations for additional sales opportunities.
Establish, cultivate and maintain a monthly target list of potential accounts using company contact manager Maximizer.
Demonstrate successful territory/account management including maintaining existing account base, deeper penetration into existing accounts, diligent and efficient prospecting adding to your accounts. Position requires periodic local and overnight travel.
Maintain and upgrade selling skills and technical/product knowledge.
Participate in all sales meetings and networking events.
Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly sales analysis, forecast, and market information for manager.
Prepare and submit all required weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner.
Position requires periodic local and overnight travel.
Maintain professional and neat appearance.
 
Qualifications:
The desirable candidate should possess the following skills and attributes.
A successful background calling on, end users, facility managers, engineers and mechanical contractors.
Hands on technical experience would also be a plus.
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and a contact manger such as Maximizer is a must. 
Ability to manage a territory which will include hospitals, institutions, municipal, commercial and industrial facilities.
The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus five (5) or more years of industrial field experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates with sales experience and formal training within the steam service maintenance industry will be given priority consideration for the position.

APM offers competitive compensation, car allowance and benefits package including a Simple IRA plan with matching employer contributions, medical & dental benefits, and vacation benefits.  APM is an equal opportunity employer EOE