Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services mechanical testing systems.
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Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world's largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of components and materials. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.
We have an exciting opportunity for a technical sales professional located in the Los Angeles area. This position is responsible for selling Instron's range of advanced dynamic and fatigue testing systems and accessories. Our customers use Instron's products to test a wide range of materials within a diverse range of industries including biomedical, aerospace, electronics and automotive. Our systems can be found in quality control, research and development and educational laboratories throughout the world.
The key responsibility of this role is to develop and implement a proactive territory management plan that ensures bookings plans and objectives are met or exceeded. This plan also incorporates a strategy to proactively increase market share within specific industries and applications. To assist you in exceeding the sales targets for the territory, and ensure you are able to maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction, you will be partnered with an established sales and service support team.
The job will ideally be based in Los Angeles and will cover the West Coast, CO, UT, and NM. You will be provided with a company vehicle and typically overnight travel is estimated to be 30%- 40% (currently limited by COVID-19 restrictions).
Successful applicants will be highly self-motivated and have a technical bachelor's degree (e.g., materials science or mechanical/electrical/biomedical/chemical engineering), combined with experience of technical capital equipment sales. Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) software and the successful management of a multi-stage sales funnel is required. Knowledge of closed-loop servo-hydraulic and linear electric motor technology is a plus.
Additional requirements include:
. Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. Result orientated. Sets high goals for personal accomplishment.
. A positive attitude focused on understanding, anticipating, and responding to the needs of our customers, both internal and external to the department and organization.
. Must possess key leadership qualities, including flexibility, reliability, and an effective team player and communicator.
Take this opportunity to join a successful team where you can make an immediate impact. We offer:
Competitive pay
Company vehicle, paid training, cell phone, laptop
Medical (multiple options), vision and dental insurance
Company provided life insurance and both short- and long-term disability
401(k) retirement savings with a company match
100% Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave and adoption assistance
Instron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
