SOM Sales Engineer – US Midwest - Bruker

As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, to accelerate time-to-market, and to support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, more than 8,500 employees distributed across 90 locations around the world continue to delight our customers with innovative solutions.

As a Sales Engineer on our North American team, you'll play a key role in managing and leading sales for Stylus and Optical Metrology products in the US-Mid-West territory. You'll directly drive sales growth, collaborate with representatives, engage with academic and industrial customers, and work closely with our TSOM Business Unit to ensure a successful sales process.

• Meet or exceed all quarterly sales objectives for assigned geographical area
• Maintain a significant opportunity pipeline to assure success and on-going growth for the region
• Develop and execute strategic and tactical sales plans to achieve short and long term objectives
• Develop detailed knowledge of customers within the region who are typically scientists doing materials research in academic universities, government research labs or industrial research/QA-QC labs.  Main market segments are academic research, semiconductor, microelectronics and biotech in this territory
• Develop key relationships (at all appropriate levels) with strategic accounts and distributors
• Evaluate and champion emerging and strategic accounts for BNS
• Assure the highest level of customer engagement and support from BNS resources in sales, field applications engineers, marketing, inside sales, customer service, manufacturing sales representatives, distributors, etc.
• Oversee the ongoing management of sales representatives (matrixed relationships) in the region
• Coordinate with product marketing on the development of short and long-term sales strategies, product introductions, new products and features, etc.
• Provide timely information on competitive activities within the region and overall market place
• Attend tradeshows and other marketing events in territory

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present information to the Manager of North America Sales during regional weekly sales reporting calls and quarterly sales meetings
• Use SalesForce.com as a sales tracking and forecasting tool
• Travel requirements are approximately 50% of the work time

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with customers, colleagues and support groups within the Bruker Nano Surfaces (BNS) division
• Experience selling Optical Microscopes or other Metrology test equipment strongly preferred
• Highly organized with solid time management & strong multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Prior experience with multi-level sales channels is a PLUS
• Knowledge and experience selling in the academic and industrial markets served by BNS is desirable.  Micro-electronics including semiconductor market knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient use of a CRM (SalesForce.com preferred) is essential
• An understanding and experience using Miller-Heiman Strategic and Conceptual selling methodologies is favored

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BS. in the pure or applied sciences (MS or PhD preferred)
• Direct experience selling Capital equipment is preferred

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $75,000 and $134,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

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