Sales Manager (m/w)
Sales Manager
KERN Precision, Inc. is the subsidiary of KERN Microtechnik GmbH, a Bavarian manufacturer of high end high accuracy milling machines. KERN Precision, Inc. is rapidly growing in the USA and looking to expand the sales team in a market with great potential. KERN Precision provides machines made in Germany, service and training in the USA.
The Opportunity
In this position you are responsible for the development of profitable sale of company products within the assigned territory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- We expect you to work with our solid existing customer base and add new customers and projects.
- You plan, organize, and realize activities to cover your assigned territory. You schedule calls with existing and new, prospective customers in an adequate frequency. Documentation of your work is necessary and your itinerary should be shared with the office. You are our direct contact to customers and new customers.
- With the support of our internal sales team you arrange for quotations or proposals to be completed promptly, including new estimated of prices on special products. Of course, you have a price area where you can adjust pricing as you consider to be appropriate. Also, you work on necessary specifications of customer requirements such as prints, sketches or drawings as required to properly process quotation or order. You can arrange test cuts as an aid to selling, when necessary.
- Together with you, we work on a realistic forecast which we expect you to fulfill or adjust accordingly as soon as obvious changes are coming up.
- You provide us with feedback from customers and provide information for future developments.
- You work in a team environment and know whom to contact for the corresponding information you are looking for
Required Skills
· Knowledge of CNC Machining and understanding of milling practices and processes.
· Strong work ethic with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
· Solid time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
· Good computer skills and knowledge working with MS Office.
· Willingness to travel as required.
· Valid and current driver’s license required.
· German language skills is a plus
Required Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Technical or Business or related experience.
· Minimum 3-5 years' sales experience in the manufacturing/milling industry.
· Previous development of sales territory experience preferred and ability to “close” the sale is a must.
· Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship required.
KERN Precision offers competitive pay, generous benefits and excellent training.
If you are interested in high end milling machines and if precision is a challenge you enjoy as much as we do, then we look forward to your application stating your salary expectations and your possible starting date, preferably by e-mail.
Kern Microtechnik GmbH 82438 Eschenlohe Bayern
