Job Description

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Join Our Dynamic Team:

Are you passionate about sales, technology, and providing exceptional customer experiences? Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Look no further! Instron, a global market leader in materials testing and characterization, is seeking an enthusiastic and technically skilled Associate Sales Engineer to join our team in the beautiful Mountain West Region of the U.S.

Why Instron?

• A Global Leader: Join a company with over 75 years of expertise and a stellar reputation for excellence in materials testing solutions.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Represent innovative products and solutions that push the boundaries of mechanical testing across industries.
• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Career Growth: Develop your technical skills and sales acumen through continuous learning, training, and mentorship programs.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive and diverse team of professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What You\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll Do:

• Uncover Opportunities: Work closely with our sales team to identify and qualify sales leads, focusing on the Mountain West Region states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
• Demonstrate Excellence: Conduct compelling product demonstrations and technical presentations, showcasing the benefits and customer value of Instron\'s highly differentiated products.
• Craft Solutions: Assist in preparing and delivering competitive proposals that align with customer requirements and expectations.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with a diverse customer base, providing exceptional support and promptly addressing inquiries or concerns.
• Stay Ahead: Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify potential sales opportunities.
• Hit the Road: Travel within the Mountain West Region to visit customers, attend trade shows, and represent Instron at industry events \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 you\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99ll be provided with a company vehicle and overnight travel is estimated to up to 35%.\xc3\x82

Qualifications:

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• Passion and Ambition: A passion for technology coupled with a strong desire to learn and succeed in sales.
• Customer-Focused Approach: A positive attitude that prioritizes understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of customers, both internal and external to your department and organization.
• Collaborative Spirit: Key leadership qualities, including flexibility, reliability, and are an effective team player and communicator.
• Drive and Focus: Self-motivation and a results-oriented mindset, coupled with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Technical Acumen: A technical bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s degree (e.g., materials science or mechanical/electrical/biomedical/chemical engineering), combined with 3-5 years of work experience (previous technical sales experience preferred, but certainly not required).

Take this opportunity to join a successful team where you can make an immediate impact. We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Company vehicle, paid training, cell phone, laptop
• Medical (multiple options), vision and dental insurance
• Company provided life insurance and both short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement savings with a company match
• 100% Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• 3:1 match for charitable donations

Instron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99 unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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