Sales Engineer | Emerging Leader Program

Are you a resourceful, relationship-oriented and solution-driven individual who desires to work with a global market leader? Does a career with both domestic and international opportunities that involve building lasting relationships and helping customers discover solutions to their daily challenges excite you?

HOMAG, the world's leading provider of integrated solutions for production in the woodworking industry, is offering a unique opportunity to jumpstart your career!

The initial year-long program will begin with three months of hands-on training and job shadowing with industry experts at Stiles Machinery in Grand Rapids, MI, followed by three months of international training and experience at one of HOMAG’s global locations in Germany, Poland or China. This cycle will be repeated with three months back in the United States and an additional three months overseas, for a total of one year of professional training and real-life experience with a world-leading company.

During this time, candidates will be responsible for gaining an in-depth knowledge of the products and services offered by Stiles Machinery and HOMAG to further the success of the organization, our industry, and our customers.

Once you have completed your training, you will have the opportunity to relocate throughout the United States in a full-time job with a focus on sales and customer support for Stiles Machinery.

 

·        Work within the organization and industry to keep fully abreast of new products or product applications that can further support our company and/or customers.

·        Research new products or services and report impact or benefit to business.

·        Perform cost justification (ROI) for machines, software and services.

·        Demonstrate consistent sales abilities through meeting objectives set by the company

·        Develop new business relationships in an effort to meet and/or exceed their expectations before, during and after a sale to expand market share.

·        Monitor, document and report on any situations (either positive or negative) as they can be addressed to improve the sales, installation or after the sales processes.

·        Be fully available to customers for their questions and concerns by being viewed as the expert and an individual with exceptional product and service knowledge.

·        Create and conduct sales and general information presentations.

·        Participate in beneficial association functions.

In order to be eligible for this opportunity, you must:

·        Be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, International Business, Engineering, Marketing or Communications, or similar field, with expected graduation date in December 2018 or Spring 2019

·        Have a valid driver’s license and ability to acquire a passport

·        Have a strong desire for travel and adventure, both international and domestic

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills

·        Passion for learning and applying yourself

·        Able to adapt to changing priorities

·        Self-starter and self-reliant

·        Excellent problem-solving skills

·        Customer and solution-focused

·        Domestic and international housing provided for first year of employment

·        Medical, dental, vision and life Insurance available

·        401(k) retirement plan

·        Tuition reimbursement

·        Paid time off

·        Global travel

Start Date: Monday, January 7, 2019 OR Monday June 3, 2019

Duration: Initial period of 12 months

Stiles is a member of the HOMAG Group, and an integral part of a global network of industry leaders, innovators, and world changers. From the distribution of world-class capital equipment machinery to the support of the nation's largest team of field service technicians, we are committed to providing solutions that help manufacturers succeed in every area of their business.