Sales Representative (mechanically Inclined)

Chant Engineering located in the Doylestown PA area is currently looking for an experienced Sales Representative with a minimum of 3-years’ experience in a proven sales environment and mechanically inclined.  We are a diversified engineering company that designs, manufactures, services, calibrates testing machines, test stands and related accessories in the wire and roping industry.  The Sales Representative must be self-motivated, work independently and in a collaborative environment, outgoing, professional and have an ability to build relationships with existing customers while developing new leads.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify prospective customers, new sales lead generation and build relationships through sales calls, follow up and networking.

• Contact new and existing customers to discuss needs.

• Maintain contact lists and follow up with customers to continue relationships through conversations and emails.

• Identify new and existing markets for our range of products.

• Technical ability to learn our machines to evaluate existing Customer machinery/equipment to determine if service or replacement is needed.

• Prepare quotes to send to customers for new equipment, equipment upgrades, rebuilds and field service.

• Technical background to understand blueprints, schematics and machinery.

• Travel requirements are one week every month.

• Collaborate with team members in different departments as needed.

• Perform other duties, as assigned, or as manager requests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

• Available to work extended days, including evenings and weekends when required.

• Self-starter, proactive, energetic, social, and personable.

• Mechanical aptitude to understand how equipment functions/operates.

• Ability to understand blueprints.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Must learn and update internal customer database.

• Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.

We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 15 days paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• One-week Paid Christmas break.
• 100% paid Medical and Vision plan for our employees.
• Dental Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Matching Simple IRA.
• Gym membership discount.