Job: Inside Sales Engineer

These are the key concepts that have helped to make Kontron one of the world's leading suppliers of embedded computer technology. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Germany, we design and manufacture standard-based and custom embedded and communication solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in a variety of markets.

Our engineering and manufacturing facilities are located in Europe (Southern Germany), North America (San Diego, Pittsburgh, Fremont, Columbia, SC, and Montreal), Asia (Taipei, Beijing, and Penang) and Russia (Moscow). You will not find another embedded computing company as global as Kontron. We employ around 2,600 people worldwide, including, but not limited to, opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing and accounting.

Inside Sales Engineer (ISE) covering major US region. Exciting opportunity for motivated, goal-oriented individual with the desire to join the world's leading embedded computing systems supplier with a career path to outside sales. A competitive compensation package is offered with a fixed base, and a variable component based on sales and bookings. Join the winning team and become one of the stars in this well-established yet growing company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Sell Kontron products and integration services to customer base via telephone and email.
2. Coordinate activities with field sales and product management to manage the region most effectively and meet sales objectives (design wins and quotas)
3. Provide quotations and follow-up with customers
4. Field a higher percentage of incoming customer calls from region
5. Maintain sales rates and margins
6. Timely follow up on all quotes and leads
7. Provide accurate and timely product forecasting for all accounts, Top 10 lists

PERFORMANCE IN THE JOB
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The successful candidate will also exhibit the following qualities:
* Must have excellent ability to develop and nurture long lasting business relationships
* A good sense of time and task prioritization management ability
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong organizational and computer database management aptitude
* Able to operate as part of a team
* Provide a consultative approach through the sales process
* Must be able to become technically proficient with Kontron products and services

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* Business Degree preferred with three to five years sales or marketing experience in a high tech industry and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Additional experience - two years of sales experience within the computer industry with a good technical understanding of company products is highly desirable