Sales Engineer (Remote Work)｜Japanese semiconductor manufacturing company

A Japanese semiconductor manufacturing company in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sales Engineer position.

The job will be available for remote work. (Some travel required)

Will serve as a liaison in the sales process when complex and technical equipment and services are involved.
Responsible for preparing and conducting technical presentations of products and services to customers and prospects.

<Benefits>

• High paying position
• Generous benefits and perks
• Global environment
• Remote working (travel required)

<Job Description>

• Work with existing and potential customers to assess and understand facility needs and system requirements.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of presentations and other documents and materials that describe products and services to customers.
• Provide expertise and support to the sales department in communicating products, services, and customer needs.
• Develop and maintain personal relationships with different prospects during the sales process.
• May involve modifying products to ensure customer needs are met.
• Suggest improved materials or products to customers and explain the benefits of the modifications.
• Resolve problems with installed equipment and provide support to customers.
• Prepare product orders and develop delivery schedules.
• Assists in research and development of new products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

<Required Skills>

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent sales and customer relations skills with the ability to explain technical products to a non-technical audience
• Ability to apply engineering, technology, or other relevant principles to product sales
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly
• Ability to meet deadlines, excellent organizational and follow-up skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Occasional travel within the region to visit customers and see potential leads may be required.

<Required Education and Experience>

• Engineering or manufacturing background required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant product or sales experience preferred
• Must have a proven track record of driving sales growth
• Self-starting and self-driven
• Must be comfortable working in a metrics driven environment, including reporting and improving business performance against quarterly KPIs and metrics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

<Applicant Qualifications>

• Must have a U.S. work visa (OPT, H1B are not accepted)
• Must be able to travel within the U.S.
• Experience in grinding or machining is a plus.
• Japanese language ability is a plus.