Sales Engineer
- Canton, OH, United States
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- English
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We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary The Sales Engineer II is an intermidate technical role responsible for independently supporting presales activities by delivering technical presentations, solution demonstrations, and consultative guidance to customers. This role applies solid technical knowledge and customerfacing skills to help sales teams articulate value, validate technical fit, and progress opportunities through the sales cycle. Job Description Role OverviewThe Sales Engineer II transitions from assisted support to independent execution of standard presales technical activities. The role requires stronger technical judgment, the ability to tailor solutions to customer needs, and effective collaboration with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams.This position typically reports to a Senior Sales Engineer, Sales Engineering Manager, or Commercial Leader.Key ResponsibilitiesIndependent PreSales Technical ExecutionIndependently support sales opportunities with technical expertiseParticipate in customer discovery to understand technical requirements and use casesTranslate customer needs into appropriate solution recommendationsProduct Demonstrations & Technical PresentationsPlan and deliver effective product demonstrations (virtual or inperson)Tailor demonstrations to specific customer scenarios and industriesPresent technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiencesSolution Design & ConfigurationDevelop and recommend solution architectures within defined scopePerform standard solution sizing, configuration, and compatibility assessmentsIdentify technical risks or gaps and propose mitigation strategiesProofofConcept & Technical ValidationSupport or lead routine proofofconcepts, pilots, or evaluationsCoordinate technical validation activities with internal teamsDocument outcomes and technical findings to support sales decisionsCustomer Engagement & Relationship SupportServe as a trusted technical partner during customer engagementsRespond to technical questions, RFIs, or solution clarification requestsSupport followthrough on technical commitments made during sales cyclesCollaboration with Sales & CrossFunctional TeamsPartner closely with Account Executives and Sales ManagersCoordinate with Product Management, Engineering, and Support to address requirementsProvide feedback from the field to inform product and solution improvementsTechnical Documentation & Sales SupportContribute to technical proposals, solution descriptions, and sales collateralDocument standard configurations, demo setups, and best practicesMaintain accurate records of technical engagement activities in CRM or sales toolsTools, Systems & Process DisciplineUse CRM, demo platforms, and configuration tools consistentlyFollow sales engineering engagement processes and standardsSupport reporting on technical sales activity as requiredKnowledge Development & Continuous ImprovementDeepen expertise in products, technologies, and competitive solutionsStay current on industry trends and customer challengesShare best practices and lessons learned with the sales engineering teamInformal MentorshipProvide informal guidance to Sales Engineer I rolesSupport onboarding and knowledge sharing within the teamQualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field requiredTyp
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Skills
- Sales
- Presentation skills
- Onboarding
- Computer science