Sales Engineer

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets. Sales Engineer Location: Houston, TX Reports To: Sales Director  Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 Annually Position Summary   As a Sales Professional for IEM, you will be responsible for the sale of IEM power distribution products (MV/LV Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards) through direct channels. This includes developing and maintaining medium and large Electrical Contractor accounts and developing contacts and sales with key end user accounts.  Candidate should be skilled in assembling large project package quotations to include IEM and non-IEM products as necessary to furnish a complete bill of material to the customer. The general territory will be the Houston area. Your office base will be remote. Ideal candidate will be known in the Houston area electrical equipment market and will have developed a trust with a core group of existing contractors, end users or electrical distributors. Key Responsibilities   Work with Sales Director to establish, own, execute and continuously develop an agreed & sponsored Account plan. Identify & build positive relations with all account decision & influencers who impact current or future business. Deeply understand and be able to articulate the client buying process. Identify & engage in revenue opportunities within defined accounts. Understand & capture the clients challenges & requirements. Use personal & internal resources to develop proposals that meet/exceed client requirements. Follow the client buying journey / process so as to commercially respond & offer proposal. Oversee the effective handover to Platform Execution team. Maintain an ongoing oversight into all commercial related engagements for customer success/satisfaction and our performance as vendor. Be highly knowledgeable of the client’s business, commercial condition, structure, strategy, operations and challenges to articulate this in terms of opportunity, growth and risk. Be highly knowledgeable on IEM products, services, general business, structure, strategy, and operations to articulate this in terms of value to client’s business. Be an effective advocate and communicator of the benefits in supporting the account within IEM. Be an effective advocate and communicator of the benefits in supporting IEM within client organization. Provide all internal stakeholder and functional departments the account specific guidance and insights required so that they can execute their role and add value to the client. Be responsible for managing forecasting and providing information to Sales Director for capacity planning. Qualifications   A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field. A minimum of 5 - 10 years’ experience in the sale of power distribution equipment (MV/LV switchgear/switchboards. Data Center market experience a plus. A strong track record of negotiating medium and large project orders, successfully developing new contacts, maintaining current relationships with major contractors throughout the sales cycle and maximizing client potential is a must. Experience generating accurate project proposals utilizing MV/LV switchgear plus non-IEM products to present a complete bid package is required. A self-motivated individual with a high level of professionalism, excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills are also required. Experience utilizing Salesforce is a plus Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.   Why Join IEM At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey. Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers Recruiting Scams Beware of recruiting scams. IEM never charges candidates fees, and all recruiter emails come from an @iemfg.com address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, do not share personal information and report it to us at  iemfg.com/contact Non-Discrimination Statement IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law. Privacy Information collected and processed as part of your IEM Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to IEM's Workforce Member Privacy Policy. Use of AI At IEM, we are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. Use the link below to view how we use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing job applications and your rights as an applicant. AI Use in IEM's Hiring Process

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