Job Information
LONG Building Technologies Sales Engineer - Physical Security Systems in Renton, Washington
LONG Building Technologies LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Purpose
As a Sales Engineer for LONG's Security Solutions business unit, you will be responsible for selling large and complex Security System projects. This position will drive the business unit forward by working with customers to find optimal building Security Solutions for design build, plan, and specification jobs in a timely, profitable, and responsive manner. You will achieve strong results across the industrial, detention, and commercial sectors.
Pay range: $80,000 - $120,000 plus commission.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Accident and Critical Care Insurance, Basic Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions, Profit Sharing/Bonus/ Commission Program as applicable, Paid Time Off, Paid Community Service Day, 8 Paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Legal and IDShield are offered to eligible employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks assigned as required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
- Under guidance, manage and expand the assigned territory or portfolio of accounts, which include building owners, end-users, engineers, and contractors. Additionally, focus on directly prospecting new end-users when necessary.
- Support the assigned contractors in providing valuable opportunities to LONG Building Technologies Security Solutions.
- Meet booking and gross margin targets, with an annual booking goal typically ranging from $2-4M. At this level, customer relationships are largely operational and transactional.
- Develop and execute strategies to maximize sales opportunities for the designated customers or territory.
- Conduct needs assessments and create compelling sales proposals, estimates, specifications, and presentations.
- Effectively communicate and demonstrate the technical features of our Commercial Security systems to ensure customers understand our products and services.
- Collaborate with operations, finance, legal, and other internal and external resources as needed to close sales.
- Engage in work-in-progress meetings to stay aligned with ongoing projects.
- Coordinate with operations to create change orders as required.
- Ensure a seamless transition from sales to operations, monitoring project progress to guarantee timely and satisfactory completion.
- Assist in resolving customer issues and managing collections when necessary.
- Provide solutions and guidance to customers regarding the use of company products and services, ensuring appropriate resolutions are offered.
- Prepare comprehensive and accurate sales activity reports, forecasts, and expense records.
- Engage in civic and professional organizations, as well as participate in sales department meetings, workshops, and seminars. Continuously improve knowledge of products, services, and refine selling, technical, and financial skills.
- Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulations in the Security Systems industry.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to discover new opportunities and effectively position our solutions.
- Share your expertise by leading training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen the team's overall capabilities.
- Other duties assigned.
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