Job Description

The Komax group is a pioneer and market leader in the field of automated wire processing. As a globally active Swiss company, we develop and manufacture serial production machines, customer-specific systems, quality assurance modules, test systems, networking solutions, and services for various industries. The Komax group has more than 50 companies with 3500 employees across five continents and a worldwide sales and service network.

Komax Group - with its brands Komax, Schleuniger, adaptronic, Cirris, DiIT and WUSTEC - provides innovative solutions. The Komax Group manufactures series and custom-specific machinery, catering to automation and custom solutions. Komax's range of quality tools, test systems, intelligent software, and networking solutions complete the portfolio, and ensure flexible and efficient production.

 

Celebrating 50 years of Connections! Connections are not only important in wire processing but are also one of our recipes for success. Namely when it comes to long-standing connections with employees, customers and partners. We want to celebrate these this year – our 50th anniversary.

Celebrate with us!

 

Pay range and compensation package 

Compensation: $80,000-$105,000/annually, based on industry experience, plus bonus opportunity.

 

Benefits

Our positions come with a benefits package that includes:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical, dental & vision.
  • Our total compensation package includes:
  • 401k plan with a 4% company match when you contribute 5%.
  • Annual performance-based bonuses.
  • Annual performance-based merit increases.
  • Competitive base, bonus opportunity.
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • 3 weeks’ paid time off (PTO) years 1 to 3.
  • 4 weeks’ PTO years 3 and 4.
  • 5 weeks’ PTO 5 + years.
  • Company paid Life, AD&D, STD and LTD.

 

Travel points for airlines, hotels, and expenses are retained by the employee for personal use. Join us in fostering an empowering culture that celebrates and recognizes the employees!
Sales Engineer

Job Description:

 

Sales Responsibilities

  • Generates and follows up on all sales leads.
  • Penetrates and closes sales opportunities for Komax machines.
  • Arranges sales calls and provides product demonstrations.
  • Alerts Company of new applications and market conditions.
  • Performs training and installations at the customer’s site.
  • Assists in providing sales tools (cost justifications, financing plans, etc.) to customers.
  • Proposes marketing and advertising activities and assists in performing such activities (trade shows, mini-shows, direct mailings, etc.)
  • Analyzes products in market and makes new product suggestions.
  • Provides headquarters with Trip Reports, Monthly Highlight Report, and Sales Forecasts.

 

Technical Support Responsibilities

  • Provides technical support for customers, employees, and sales representatives.
  • Diagnoses and repairs all types of electro-mechanical and pneumatic machines both in house and at customer facilities.
  • Acquires all required documentation and processes them appropriately.
  • Inputs data and utilizes all required software systems as instructed.
  • Promotes and conducts services to meet established revenue and customer service goals including minimizing backlog and turnaround time.

 

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or Technical Discipline

 

Work experience

  • Minimum five years technical sales experience involving Aerospace manufacturing businesses
  • Prior experience in capital equipment sales required; experience within wire processing industry is preferred.

 

Expertise and methodology

  • Computer literacy with working knowledge of MS Office required.
  • Strong Electro-mechanical aptitude required.

 

Other requirements

  • Frequent travel is required.
  • Valid Driver’s License and Passport required.
  • Requires the ability to hear, see, and talk, as well as drive an automobile. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
  • Must have the ability to qualify for, use, and maintain a corporate credit card for business expenses.
  • Individual must be detail-oriented, with the ability to function effectively in a team environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and presentation skills required.

 
Information at a Glance
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Posting Location:  Buffalo Grove. Illinois
Professional area:  Sales
Career Level:  Professionals
Employment Type:  Fulltime

Equal Opportunity Statement

Komax Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants

will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not 

be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Do you have any questions?
For further details, please contact: Karen Plendl, Head of HR via email at: hr.buf@komaxgroup.com.