Sales Engineer / Product Manager - Filters

This role combines sales engineering and product management for HYDAC’s Filters & Elements, onsite in Bethlehem, PA.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed the annual sales and profit goals set for the Product Group.
• Oversee key product activities, including conducting product training.
• Provide sales support and application support.
• Document product costs and related information.
• Coordinate stocking requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong sales acumen.
• Support Application Engineering and Field Sales, including Distributor and RSM relationships.
• Lead distributor, RSM and customer service training initiatives.
• Recommend new products or modifications.
• Suggest and monitor stock levels.
• Develop and update product literature and publicity for new products.
• Coordinate trade shows and related activities.
• Prepare and present product presentations, reports, and plans.
• Manage product and customer-related projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Develop alternative solutions and action plans.
• Develop project plans and coordinate related activities.
• Communicate changes and progress to stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to customer needs and service requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a technical focus; engineering is preferred.
• 3–5 years of related industrial experience.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Self-starter with strong motivation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation abilities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with distributors, regional sales managers, and customers.
• Clear and persuasive communication in varied situations.
• Clear and informative writing style.

Technologies

• Database software
• Project Management software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plan
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• 401(k) with company matching
• FSA account
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.

Production Management

• Develops project plans.
• Coordinates plans.
• Communicates changes and progress.

Customer Service

• Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.