Sales Engineer (Inside Sales)

Position Description

Title: Sales Engineer

Reports to: Senior Sales Manager

Type: Exempt salaried

Synergetic is growing and seeks talented individuals to join our team. If you are self motivated and qualified we want to hear from you. Please send your resume. You will be contacted to schedule a time for an interview.

The Sales Engineer is a full time position in our La Verne headquarters (remote candidates need not apply). There is little to no outbound selling activity. Leads are obtained from government solicitations and commercial Defense RFQ/RFP. and provided to the Sales Engineer. In other words, there is no outbound lead generation required to be successful in this position. The Sales Engineer must collaborate (a) with Engineering to verify if we can manufacture the item, (b) with Supply Chain to verify what will the item will cost to manufacture, and finally (c) with management to determine what price should we bid to obtain the award from the government or commercial customer.

Description:

The sales engineer will work collaboratively to secure contracts for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic products primarily from the U.S. Department of Defense and some commercial Defense customers. Emphasis will be placed on pre/post sale analysis of materials, drawings, specifications and change notices; as well as pricing and material cost analysis.

Primary Job Tasks and Responsibilities

− Pre award:

o Achieve the total contract booking quota assigned

o Achieve expected quantity and $ value of quotes

o Review and accurate interpretation of drawings, parts lists and technical specifications

o Initial Sourcing of Materials needed to satisfy Solicitation requirements

o Creation of initial Bill of Materials to identify requirements and costs for manufacture/bid

o Collaborate with the President/CEO on the most appropriate pricing strategy for bid

− Post award:

o Achieve on-time delivery to contract due dates and New Business Revenue plan assigned

o Act as Project Manager to conduct Contract Reviews, define Tasks and collaborate with colleagues to ensure completion

o Ensure the accuracy of the RFQ database and CMMC compliant management of drawings and specifications

o Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure Sourcing of Materials needed to satisfy Solicitation requirements

o Root cause analysis of bid win/loss and late/on-time delivery to identify corrective action and continuous improvement

Education and Experience

− Proficient working with numbers, data and information (MIL spec experience is a plus)

− Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience required

− Familiar with manufacturing in a built-to-print company:

o electronics and electro/mechanical products. Reverse engineering a plus.

o CAD/CAM software, Acrobat, Excel, Word, internet based applications and data sources

o machine tools, CNC Vertical Mill programming/operating, and related equipment

o mechanics, hand tools, assembly of small precision components (soldering experience is a plus)

o material sourcing, third party processing of metals, electronics, glass and plastic components

− Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

Key Competencies

− An effective communicator who thrives on working independently or collaboratively with others

− Organization, planning, attention to detail, prioritizing as well as time and data management

− Solid ability to work with numbers to ensure accurate quotes and Bill of Materials are created.

− Confidentiality, attention to detail and accuracy

Compensation:

• Base Initial Salary range of $50,000 to $70,000 (based on experience). Annual Target Income is $100,000+

• Eligible for pay increase after Mid-Year or Annual performance review

• Eligible for annual Bonus (subject to overall corporate profitability and individual performance)

• Target six figure income is expected

• Immediate Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life/Disability Insurance and 401(k)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual of 3 weeks per year, 10 paid Holidays per year

• External Tuition Reimbursement (for relevant skills)

• Career path includes: eligibility for Promotion; or Transfer to another Discipline (Manufacturing, Quality or Sales)

Physical and Time Related Requirements:

− Must be able to lift and move approximately 25 lbs.

− Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus

− Work space is the office and production floor

Synergetic Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $69,220.49 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person