Sales Support Engineer

Sales Support Engineer

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples' work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson's legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don't just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason : our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It's time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

SITECH NorCal has a need for a Sales Support Engineer who is based at our San Leandro, CA location.

The Sales Support Engineer role combines technical knowledge with sales skills. Key to this role is the comprehensive knowledge and understanding of SITECH NorCal / Oregon Trimble products or services offered to sell competently through demonstration and verbal explanation; as well as answer any client queries and needs. This position requires the Sales Support Engineer to be away from the employer's place of business more than 50% of the time interacting with customers at their locations and / or job sites.

Essential Job Functions

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assisting with sales, selling, supporting and training of company products and services.
• Providing training to clients on Trimble product functionality and usability.
• Being a main contact for our customers on support of the Trimble CEC and Ag products.
• Providing technical assistance and product information to sales and service teams.
• Building strong customer relationships based on service, expertise, and overall value with customers.
• Offering post-sales support services, including onsite training or consulting.
• Updating and maintaining client contact data in company Customer Relation Module software and CAVU.
• Assisting in the technical development of the sales and service teams on new Trimble products and software.
• Preparing reports for sales, product management, testing and other senior management.
• Completing billing and paperwork in a thorough and timely manner.
• Must be able to travel within assigned territory. Overnight traveling may be required. Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering sales administration or other closely related field; and a minimum of five years of directly related experience in construction; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

The base pay for this position is : $70,000. This position also participates in a commission plan. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.