Sales Engineer Eastern USA and Canada – Flowmeter & Water Instrumentation

Rittmeyer has an opening for a Sales Engineer in the Midwest/Eastern USA to cover Eastern USA and Canada, with a focus on the hydropower, water conveyance, water supply and wastewater industries. The candidate that Rittmeyer hires will: • Derive great pride in winning new accounts and beating the competition • Want to own their successes and losses and share in the rewards of their successes • Have a strong desire to solve technical and business problems and meet challenges • Love learning and teaching • Love meeting new people and visiting new places, often quite remote and amazing • Be self-managed with minimal supervision and reporting About us: Control systems, and measurement technology from Rittmeyer are the basis for innovative solutions in energy and water supplies, hydropower plants and waste disposal plants worldwide. As part of the BRUGG Group, Rittmeyer is an engineering and service company with the highest quality standards, specializing in software and system integration for turnkey systems in the infrastructure sector. Rittmeyer LLC, our North American subsidiary, is the leader in flowmeters for very large pipes, as well as gate position and water level instruments. Our smart instruments lend themselves to advanced applications such as penstock leak detection, environmental flow management, and other safety, environmental and efficiency applications. We help our customers manage every precious drop of water and be good stewards of the environment. Position Overview We are seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to join our team, focusing on the Western USA and Canada. This position will concentrate on promoting and selling our advanced flowmeters and other instrumentation for the hydropower, water conveyance, water supply, and wastewater industries. This is a remote position and includes a bonus program. Job Responsibilities: • Implement profitable growth strategy with Rittmeyer solutions in the field of flowmeters, level-, pressure- and positioning devices in the market segments of hydropower, water supply and wastewater facilities. • Frequent sales calls to proactively acquire new accounts and to develop existing customer base in the assigned territory • Actively promote Rittmeyer solutions with clients, consultants, designers, specifying and regulatory bodies, governmental organizations etc. • Manage customer relationships from acquisition to project realization to order and money collection • Close cooperation with project/service team in North America and head-office in Switzerland • Represent Rittmeyer as a premium brand in professional and personal behavior and attitude • Support marketing activities such as exhibitions etc. • Maintain all records as required in Rittmeyer CRM • Monthly activity report and forecast • Area of work: Midwest/Eastern United States and Canada • 50% travelling Required (Basic) Qualifications: • Technical sales and engineering background • Experienced sales engineer (min. 5 years’ experience in similar position) • Entrepreneurial “driver & allrounder”, flexible, practical/hands-on • Customer oriented and service mindset • Systematic, precise, diligent workstyle • Self-organized, comprehensive/anticipative planner • Ability to read project drawings, estimate hydraulic conditions and recommend flowmeter solutions • Ability to learn Rittmeyer products and customer applications at a deep level • Hold or can obtain a passport for international travel (Canada and Switzerland) • Able to work from a home office and store basic supplies (approx. 1 closet size) • Work with Technical Services to manage installation projects including internal and external resources (electricians, scaffolding builders, welders, etc.) • Location: Middle/Eastern USA preferable near a major airport (some flexibility extended based on qualifications) Advantage: • Experience in the hydropower, water conveyance and/or water/wastewater industry • Experience in flowmeter industry / ultrasonic transit-time methodology • Able to work at heights and in confined spaces (manholes and pipes) – training and certification will be provided at Rittmeyer expense. • 4-year engineering or business degree Interested? Submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us about a new account/market you opened up that you’re particularly proud of, and the key thing you did that made it happen (2-3 sentences). Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance • Work from home Application Question(s): • Are you located near a major airport in the Midwest or Eastern USA? Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • Technical sales: 5 years (Preferred) Willingness to travel: • 50% (Preferred) Work Location: Remote Apply Now Apply Now