Inside Sales Engineer - Power Transformers

Location: Charlotte, NC

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will be accountable for developing techno-commercial proposals for the power transformers and responsible for owning the process from receipt of the request for quotation, engaging various players in the organization (engineering, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, planning etc.) to provide appropriate inputs to develop the final proposal, structuring the pricing matrix, and progressing for internal approval. You will also be responsible for supporting colleagues during negotiations with customer and finally upon successful receipt of order perform handover of project-to-project execution team.

This role will be based at our new factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, and will initially coincide with the factory’s construction. During this phase, we will focus on developing our processes, refining our offerings, and collaborating closely with a high-performance team. This will involve all aspects of the commercial setup to ensure we are well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers effectively when factory operations start.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Analysis of customer requirements and implementation in a competitive offer with the involvement of an interdisciplinary team
• Supporting the engineering teams and the sales department in examining the technical feasibility and also identifying project risks or opportunities of opportunities
• Determination of the costs and the corresponding delivery time of the scope of delivery you have projected
• Continuous monitoring of the bid project status and ensuring independent, targeted and complete communication within the project team and the collaborating departments
• Participation in project negotiations together with the sales team at home and abroad and representative of your offer as a quotation project manager at the customer
• Responsibility for handing over the order to the project management, the engineering, manufacturing and other related departments
• Deliver continuous improvement of internal processes to improve efficiency of bid management
• Establishment and maintenance of data collections on costs, cost structures and developments.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics preferred) or similar with a combination of related work experience
• Strong Technical knowledge and experience in the Power Transformers Industry is required
• 3+ years of successful experience in Project Management, Sales, Proposals, Application Engineering, etc. Candidates with more experience may be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.
• Able to read and understand technical and commercial specifications and requirements (data sheets, drawings, diagrams, TCs, etc)
• Able to understand customer's requirements (either technical or commercial) and manage a compelling strategy proposal
• Excellent Oral and writing skills with internal and external organization
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestically
• The selected candidate must be located or willing to relocate to the Charlotte, NC USA area.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonus
• Relocation package 
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave
• Competitive total rewards package

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