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Sales Engineer/Lab Technician

Filtra Systems Company
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Sales Engineer/Lab Technician

The role of the Sales Engineer/Lab Technician is to support the sales team with water filtration product sales as well as conducting water sample testing to develop best outcomes in determining the client needs. This is position will work with the candidate to become a subject matter expert knowledgeable in the engineering aspect of the products that we produce and can therefore consult and advise clients as to their needs and how Filtra-Systems can service them. The role requires a flexibility to move freely from the client interaction to the lab environment.

Develop an in-depth understanding of our products, and our customer base by working closely with seasoned staff wo will serve as mentors in this role.

 

Learn filter product proposal process, quoting, and sales process.  $1.4M business annually. 

 

Acquire skills to support E-commerce Sales process and continue to optimize. 

 

  • Conducts intensive testing of water samples to determine the client’s needs and how Filtra-Systems can best service. 
  • Use problem solving and consulting skills to help customers improve their business.
  • Staying abreast of emerging trends in the filtration industry.
  • Willing to travel by car or airline as needed for customer visits, trade-shows, and closing deals. 
  • Occasional overnight stays when required.
  • Leads and participates in trade-show seminars relating to our products.
  • Creates and performs sales presentations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Chemical Engineering degree with desire to learn and work in sales

 

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Strong interpersonal skills a must.
  • Proven ability to be self- directed in a lab setting.
  • Good organization and time-management skills. 
  • Ability to practice and promote required safety standards.
  • Working knowledge and ability to review, interpret and apply technical manuals, technical instructions and standard operating procedures in all aspects of quality assurance.
  • Knowledge and ability to collect data, process forms and compose reports.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to interact effectively with a variety of personnel. 
  • Proficient skills using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.