Sales and Application Engineer

Purpose:As a Sales and Application Engineer - Industrial Production, the primary objective is to drive sales within the Automotive Production & General Industry sector in the defined territories of Ontario and Quebec in Canada. This role focuses on engaging Automotive Systems Integrators, Tier I, and Tier II OEMs, targeting key customers.Main Tasks:Promptly respond to technical inquiries, price requests, delivery timelines, and service inquiries from customers. Offer expert guidance on the optimal application of company products within the Automotive Production & General Industry sector. Collaborate with the Sales Manager to develop and execute a tailored sales strategy aimed at penetrating Tier I and II Automotive OEMs, Automotive Systems Integrators, and OEM and Tier companies within the territories. Identify emerging application opportunities and unique market demands, liaising with the Sales Manager and Application Experts to deliver specialized solutions. Stay abreast of the latest developments in Industrial Production products and applications to provide informed support to customers.Prepare accurate and competitive price quotations and project proposals, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company objectives. Actively participate in industry events such as exhibitions, conferences, and association meetings to promote company products and foster new business opportunities. Provide on-site support to customers, including product installation and training for engineers and technicians, to ensure successful implementation and utilization of Kistler products. Showcase expertise at trade shows to effectively market Kistler products and attract potential customers.Cultivate strong relationships with customers to gain insights into their product requirements and preferences, facilitating personalized service and support.Requirements Profile:Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college.Minimum of 5+ years of technical sales experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.Ability to lift 50 pounds.Available to travel 60% of the time by car, with occasional airline travel and international trips for training.Preferred Requirements:Experience in the application of force, pressure, and torque transducers, as well as associated electronics, software, and controls in manufacturing processes.Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical systems and assembly operations.Kistler is the global leader in dynamic measurement technology for measuring pressure, force, torque and acceleration. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler's modular solutions. Customers in industry and science benefit from Kistler's experience as a development partner, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure a sustainable competitive edge. The owner-managed Swiss company's unique sensor technology plays a key role in the evolution of automobile development and industrial automation. Kistler is making an important contribution to the further development electrified drive technology, automated and connected driving, emission reduction and smart factories.At Kistler your experience and expertise are valued and promoted. As a global company with numerous locations worldwide, we offer exciting career opportunities in an international environment. Kistler is pleased to offer a generous benefit package with medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage along with a 401k plan with a 4% company match, and generous personal and vacation time allowances. Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer