Sales Engineer (Humanoid Robotics)
Troy, MI, US, 48083
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
Join our humanoid robotics team to drive innovation in advanced robotic solutions, collaborate with industry experts, and leverage your sales engineering expertise to deliver transformative technologies that redefine human-robot interaction and open new market opportunities.
- Carry out all sales activities to achieve defined commercial objectives for an assigned market segment customers or product line.
- Contribute to the budget planning process and plan own revenues and customer prospects for the assigned market segment.
- Understand product strategy and consult clients on product applications and variances.
- Analyze market trends and report on technologies, customers, and competitors.
- Develop customer relationships and establish acquisition and negotiation boundaries with VLS.
- Align with cross-functional teams and contribute to budget planning.
- Prepare, conduct, and close negotiations on product, quantities, and pricing.
- Complete price breakdowns while working with industrial engineers
- Monitor and report sales performance metrics for improvement.
- Able to manage projects that do not require engineering effort
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum 3+ years of proven experience in generating new business, ideally within engineering or technology sectors.
- Preferably 5+ years of experience in automotive or robotics engineering environments.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles and physics relevant to robotics and vehicle systems.
- Practical experience with manufacturing cost analysis is highly desirable.
- Hands-on knowledge of robotic or vehicle systems application and integration.
- Experience managing projects from inception to completion is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including effective delegation and team coordination.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities and drive growth.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster client relationships and close sales.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the US. (This role does not offer visa sponsorship or support.)
Our Offering
- Please see all our medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings at Schaeffler Benefits
- Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
- Eligible for annual bonus & merit-based salary increases
- Regular employee appreciation and company events
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
Your Contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Kenneth R Cummings
Keywords: Experienced; Professional; Full-Time; Unlimited; Sales Management;
Nearest Major Market: Troy
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit
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