Technical Sales Engineer – Michigan, USA
Contract type
Permanent
Department
Sales
To support the growth of Senstronic Inc., our US subsidiary, we are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for Michigan and neighboring states.
Senstronic Group is an international technology company designing and manufacturing detection-based solutions and associated connectors for control equipment and vehicles.
The company is growing steadily, differentiating itself through its ability to develop highly innovative solutions and provide excellence to its customers.
While our headquarters and R&D center are based in France, with production plants in France and Hungary, we distribute our products worldwide through our subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, the United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico. We maintain a strong presence in the automotive industry and serve major global players.
Mission
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will act as the key interface between Senstronic and its customers. You will be responsible for developing existing business, identifying new opportunities, and supporting customers with technical and commercial solutions.
Our Way of Working
Our Way of Working
You are expected to dedicate approximately 60-80% of your working time to customer visits and business travel across Michigan and neighboring states.
If you are looking to become a key contributor within an ambitious and growing international team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future success of Senstronic in North America.
Responsibilities
Customer Development
Develop and expand existing customer relationships at three distinct levels:
Factory Level
- Understand customer challenges and propose existing solutions or define specifications for the engineering team to develop the appropriate product.
- Identify equivalencies between Senstronic products and competing products.
- Train customer maintenance teams on our products and applications.
Project Level
- Identify new projects, key stakeholders, and project milestones.
- Understand the operating methods of automotive manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and production line integrators in order to position Senstronic as a preferred supplier.
- Monitor project progress and execution throughout the lifecycle.
Purchasing Level
- Understand customer purchasing requirements and identify how Senstronic can differentiate itself from competitors.
- Analyze customer needs, annual volumes, and expectations.
- Prepare pricing proposals in collaboration with the Sales Director.
Business Development
- Prospect and develop new customers, potentially in collaboration with Sales Assistants.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
Reporting
- Maintain effective communication with Sales Assistants and internal teams.
- Establish and manage weekly activity schedules and customer visits.
Desired profile
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electronics, Mechanics, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in technical sales, business development, or account management.
- Experience in the automotive industry and/or industrial automation is highly preferred.
- Experience working with technical products and industrial applications.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical knowledge in electronics, mechanics, and/or automation.
- Strong understanding of production lines and industrialization processes.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
- Pragmatic, persevering, and rigorous approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong business acumen and sense of opportunity.
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with international teams.
Language Requirements
- Fluent English required.
- Additional languages are considered an asset.
Travel & Flexibility
- Territory-based role covering Michigan and neighboring states.
- Valid driver's license required.
- 60-80% travel expected within the assigned territory.
- Home-office based position with a high level of autonomy.
Specific advantages
Specific Advantages
- Comprehensive in-house training on Senstronic solutions and applications.
- IT equipment provided.
- Excellent benefits package, including company-paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage).
- Opportunity to join a growing international company with an entrepreneurial culture.
- Exposure to global projects and collaboration with international teams.
- High degree of autonomy and ownership of your territory.
- Strong opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Build the future with us
Join a team that brings technology to life in the service of industrial performance.
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