KHS Group · 2 weeks ago
Sales Engineer II
Waukesha, WI, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expKHS Group is a leading manufacturer of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food, seeking a Sales Engineer II to support field sales personnel with machine quotations and technical expertise. The role involves analyzing customer requirements, preparing proposals, and maintaining technical information while ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Reviews Requests for Quotes (RFQs) from Sales personnel or customers; analyzes and evaluate customer’s technical and commercial requirements
Specifies the proper machine, components and technology for customer’s application; establishes a pricing structure for the project; accesses information from a variety of sources for costs; propose solutions that will meet technical and commercial requirements; interfaces with Sales and the customer in clarifying technical scope
Leads a proposal team in the preparation of quotations/proposals for packaging systems including equipment and/or services utilizing KHS’ quoting processes, procedures and tools; ensuring the response is compliant and all customer requirements have been met; processes project orders
Oversees order confirmation and risk review; gathers technical information that is missing from the RFQ and incorporates into the quotation; serves as quotation guardian for product specialty; follows ISO procedures for sales activity
Reviews and assesses 3rd party quotations and technical information for compliance as required per the application
Prepares cost estimates for project impact on customer’s line; explains technical functions of machinery and components; articulates competitive advantages of KHS line compared to competitor’s machines
Continues to build expertise on technical aspects of KHS product lines; shares product expertise with other departments
Maintains reference information on product line, keeps track of technical updates from Competence Center; provides support and technical information for sales personnel in the field and management; may visit customer sites to assess environment and application
Tracks and analyzes proposal and sales order activity of the product line for management needs
Supports and may participate in sales process including sales calls, presentations and qualification of customers; may attend trade shows and conferences as directed by management
This position requires up to 30% travel by public transportation including airlines. A valid passport and drivers’ license are required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering
6 years' related experience in engineering or sales of packaging machines
Working knowledge of a broad range of packaging materials, packaging equipment and packaging lines commonly found within the Food, Beverage or consumer industries
Experience with development of large packaging project proposals
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
This position requires up to 30% travel by public transportation including airlines
A valid passport and drivers' license are required
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
Generous Educational Reimbursement program
Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
401K with Company Match
Company
KHS Group
KHS Gruppe offer their customers the full range of products and services in filling and packaging technology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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