Electrical Sales Engineer  
Location: Kansas City State/Province: MO  
Salary: Open Duration: Full Time  
Job ID: S9-97-19 Date Posted:10/16/2009  
Description:

JOB SUMMARY:
Provide sales and marketing support as assigned to meet region goals.
This activity will be done using all principles of good salesmanship, including personal client visits, telephone selling, group selling plus participation in technical and professional associations.
Responsible for developing proposals for ERS in conjunction with the Operations Department staff and Corporate staff.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales Support:
Consistently meets overall area sales goals.
Make regular sales calls on existing major accounts and establish contact with new accounts.
Make effective customer presentations, proposal pricing is accurate and technically correct.
This may include walk-through customer site, and field visits.

Marketing Support:
Promote ERS' image throughout the industry.
Implement area marketing plan on a monthlybasis.
Assist corporate needs in new service assessments, marketing research and literature development.

Public Relations:
Promote sales through active participation in trade shows and professional societies.
Give effective presentations for the ERS Learning Center and Speaker's Bureau.

Member of the Area Management Committee:
Actively participate as a committee member.
Assist in the development of the area sales and marketing plan.
Bring input and new ideas on Sales and Marketing activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Graduate engineer (BSEE/BSME) and two years of similar work. OR Graduate of electrical technical school or equivalent, and five years of similar work.
Technical Understanding of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment (i.e Switchgear, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, MCC’s) and Protective Relays.
Ability to apply ERS’ services and capabilties to match customers’ needs, and articulate a “Value Proposition”.
General Understanding of NETA ATS, NETA MTS, UL, and NEC Codes/Specifications.
Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, some over night travel to cover sales territory.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, talk and hear.
Required to sit and work at computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Conduct walk-throughs of construction sites and work in and around electrical equipment.
Valid Driver’s License required.

OUR COMPANY:
Electrical Reliability Services (ERS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson Electric Company, is a leader helping utilities, industrial, financial and government clients throughout the United States and Canada improve the reliability and performance of their electrical distribution systems. As part of Emerson’s Asset Optimization Division, ERS offers a full range of services covering your complete electrical distribution system including commissioning and start-up services, acceptance and maintenance testing, project management, engineering studies, and electrical and safety training. Priding itself on workplace safety and unparalleled expertise in the field, ERS continues to pursue the most qualified candidates to add to its growing team. With more than 28 offices in the U.S. and Canada we offer employment opportunities coast to coast and internationally. Join the industry leader in electrical testing, maintenance and engineering services. Emerson is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

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Electrical Reliability Services, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
6900 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 417
Pleasanton, CA 93466