Böning Ship Automation USA is a multinational company specializing in maritime automation systems. They are seeking a highly motivated Sales and Application Engineer to manage existing customers and prospect new partnerships in the Northeast region, focusing on automation systems for vessels and business development activities.
Responsibilities:
- Elaborate technical drawings in CAD/Visio and technical documentation of automation systems
- Program PLC, and other automation devices
- Design human-machine interfaces (HMI)
- Prospect for new customers in the commercial shipping industry (ship operators, shipyards, integrators, electrical resellers) in the Northeast Area
- Develop and support new businesses, new partnerships, and new solutions
- Manage client relations and engage with customers from engineering to commissioning
- Make telephone calls, in-person visits, and presentations to existing and prospective customers
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals/quotations
- Plan and define sales strategies
- Elaborate sales reports on customer orders, needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services
- Prepare weekly reports about sales activities
- Attend trade shows
- Report to the managing director
Requirements:
- 3 years or more of B2B sales experience with electric/electronic equipment for commercial vessels
- A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales goals and building strong customer relationships
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively
- Bachelor's degree, ideally in engineering, or some technical discipline (electric / electronics / automation)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- Experience with boat electronics and electrical drawings (CAD)
- Entrepreneur profile
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and CRM software
- Self-driven, proactive, and can work independently, with a strong sense of accountability and a results-oriented mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work
- Available for frequent travel, including overnight travel and driving a car
- Interested in working in a fast-paced, multicultural, and multilingual environment