Company Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Flow International Corporation, a SHAPE Technologies Group (“SHAPE”) is the leading designer and manufacturer of waterjet cutting systems.  SHAPE is also a leading provider of ultrahigh pressure waterjet pumps, robotic cutting solutions, surface preparation technology, industrial cleaning systems, and aftermarket components that are integrated into waterjet systems worldwide.  SHAPE’s products are used in end markets that include, among others, aerospace, automotive, food processing, marine and coastal industrial markets, glass, electronics, paper slitting and trimming, and stone fabricators selling into the residential and commercial construction markets. SHAPE is headquartered in Kent, WA and has over 1,300 employees located across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. 

The SHAPE difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, SHAPE team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers’ visions into reality.

What it’s Like to Work Here.

We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced, and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.

What We Offer.

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurances, education reimbursement and more.

Salary.

$60,000 to $85,000 annually DOQ/E

Job Description

General Purpose:

Under direct supervision, responsible for the direct sell and support of FLOW products, and to service accounts in assigned geographic area.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support both the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) and the assigned distributors.
• Perform formal sales presentations per RSM direction.
• Support or perform all aspects of technical product demonstrations per RSM direction.  Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparing for the demonstration, gathering application ideas from others, setting up and running the machine during demonstration in a professional manner, tear down of the machine, reporting and shipping the samples, and cleaning the machine.
• Per RSM direction, perform all or some of the sales function for specified prospects (i.e., initial call, application analysis, sample cutting, company and product presentations, return on investment analysis, and potentially even sale closure).
• Maintain a solid and professional working relationship with assigned distributors.
• Provide sales and marketing feedback to appropriate FLOW personnel (i.e., competitive information to market research, etc.).
• Visit and support prospects, performing sales presentations, application assistance or technical services per RSM.
• NOTE:  Although this is not a technical service position, the sales associate may at times be in a position to strengthen FLOW’s relationship with our customers by helping technical service with site preparation visits, maintenance service or recommendations, application assistance.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of or ability to learn waterjet applications.
• Ability to transfer that knowledge to sales and customer support issues.
• Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and motivation to succeed.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Education and/or Training:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred), Sales/Marketing or Business, or equivalent of experience and training that provides required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Minimum of 1 year (12 months) of capital equipment sales experience or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite applications.

Additional Information

No Recruiters Please!

Shape Technologies Group and our companies operate as an equal opportunity employer.  Per regulations, any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities will be provided.  If you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.  All personal information that is collected will remain private and confidential. 

 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.