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RBC Bearings Sales Engineer - Indexable Tool Systems in North Liberty, Iowa
Description
RBC Bearings of America (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems for the industrial, defense, and aerospace industries. It has been recognized as one of the top 100 fastest-growing companies in 2024 by Fortune 500. Founded in 1919, the Company primarily focuses on producing highly technical and regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. We currently have over 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in 10 countries, and our market capitalization is approximately $7.0 billion.
JOB TITLE/LOCATION:
Sales Engineer
DESCRIPTION: We are recruiting for a Technical Sales Engineer for RBC’s Collets and Toolholders product line. The Sales Rep will make sales contacts, research customer needs, and develop practical applications and customer solutions with our products and services by carrying out various responsibilities for the Collets, Workholding, and Toolholder product lines. This position requires 5-8 years of metal working tooling sales experience (or industry equivalent) and 50% travel within the US and Europe.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Manage and Develop contacts in your respective region
Developing new leads for all product lines
Developing statistical reports
Follow up on sales leads and make calls on potential customers, which includes at least (50%) of your time on the road visiting customers.
Determining market strategies & goals for each product and service
Obtain & coordinate data & information from staff & member groups
Ability to be self-sufficient & independent in scheduling
Research and develop lists of potential customers
Determine customer needs & provide information to other staff
Evaluate product & service marketability in terms of customers’ technical & manufacturing needs
Maintain up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets
Establish and maintain industry contacts that lead to sales
Work directly with customers to establish a communication path with the customer
Develop sales and marketing proposals for customers on technical products & services
Develop technical presentations & workshops
Maintain up-to-date awareness of activities, industry trends & government regulations.
Make regular sales calls to develop relationships and follow up on leads
Establishing long-term, ongoing repeat relationships
Close deals & finalize contacts
Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of newly developing technologies and manufacturing practices.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree and machine operator experience are preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Technical experience in machine tools and CNC operation, sales training, mechanical aptitude
SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have the following Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Vocation Degree preferred
Experience on both DST and End User/OEM accounts.
5-8 years of tooling sales experience (or industry equivalent)
Industrial background, preferably in Machine Tools, Cutter Grinders, and Tool Grinding.
Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
Presentation skills.
Able to track rapidly changing competition & market forces
Capable of meeting established sales goals and quotas
Decision-making skills
Able to develop strategies that result in revenues and organizational success.
Available to travel for business purposes.
Sales skills, personable, communication skills.
RBC Bearings offers a competitive benefits package, including a company car.
RBC Bearings is an equal opportunity employer that includes disability and protected veteran status.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- Associates or better
Experience
Required
- 2-5 years: CNC/Swiss machine tooling service and experience or equivalent
Preferred
- 2-5 years: distributor sales