Sales Executive
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
We're seeking a dynamic Sales Executive to lead continued growth responsible for selling OEM bag converting equipment to the packaging industry in U.S.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare customer proposals including financial pricing, specifications, and terms and conditions.
- Provide technical assistance to interpret, analyze, and resolve, manufacturing, installation, and field operating problems.
- Prepare short- and long-range sales forecasts for assigned accounts and territories.
- Identify new market, product, and adjacent service opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with the sales leaders to establish quarterly and yearly fiscal performance order and margin goals.
- Develop and create organizational support of viable programs for entry.
- Cultivate and maintain working relationships to develop sales leads.
- Partner with accounts to identify current and future customer needs.
- Manage own purchasing funnel health and shape. Manage own sales forecasting process.
- Responsible to prepare pricing and quotations; negotiate terms and pricing on sales contracts.
- Accountable for the timeliness and the quality of the offers and orders
- Coordinate solutions for key accounts together with the major equipment and modifications sales team.
- Ensure customer satisfaction with excellent support, consultation, and presentation skills.
- Coordinate sales efforts with other departments; ensure customer purchase and service requirements are being met.
- Conduct pre- and post-installation seminars; work with field service personnel to resolve any installation problems.
- Make periodic visits to customers.
- Active player during the Risk Review Process of the offer
- Set sales commitments, budgets, and sales/marketing strategies for the region.
- Monitor competitive activity and trends in the marketplace to fulfill customer/market needs.
- Maintain reports, records, files, logs, etc., pertinent to function.
- Maintain integrity of data in the customer relationship management (CRM/CPQ) database.
- Participate in trade shows and expositions as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree strongly preferred
- 7-8 years demonstrated experience in sales / field sales, sales engineering, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of industry trends, competitors, and vendor products
- Demonstrated communication, organization, and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills & a strategic mindset
- Negotiating & presentation skills
- Commercial & contractual know how
- Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency in computer software applications and financial know how
- The ability to work well in a team environment
- Bilingual language skills are a plus
Be part of a company that values operational excellence, team development, and customer success. We offer the opportunity to work with cutting-edge packaging technology while building a rewarding career in a supportive, safety-conscious environment. At Barry-Wehmiller, we believe in rewarding excellence, and your hard work will be duly recognized and appreciated.
The compensation for this role will consist of a competitive base salary ranging from $70-$100k commensurate with experience along with performance based variable incentive programs, and a robust benefits package.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.