Sales Engineer, Bilingual in Mandarin

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, mainly in North Carolina and South Carolina.

• Cultivate relationships with current customers.

• Analyze market trends within the assigned territory and report insights to management.

• Oversee the entire sales process from lead generation to closing.

• Achieve or surpass sales targets.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Service teams to fulfill customer needs and address issues.

• Provide technical support, troubleshoot product problems, and suggest enhancements to materials or machinery.

• Assist in organizing and participating in trade shows, conferences, and promotional events.

• Regularly visit customer locations throughout the designated territory.

• Collaborate with Product teams from the parent company on equipment technical requirements and proposals.

• Prepare and present comprehensive proposals and presentations tailored to customer specifications.

• Coordinate administrative processes during the sales cycle across various departments.

• Report on sales progress and challenges to the supervisor.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong self-motivation and proactive attitude, with exceptional business communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

• Basic communication capabilities in Mandarin Chinese.

• Must reside in NC/SC or be willing to relocate.

• Ability to travel for overnight business approximately 25% of the time within the assigned territory, primarily in NC/SC.

• Proficiency in utilizing CRM systems and generating reports and presentations.

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, often necessitating coordination across time zones.

• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of standard business hours.

• Experience in managing cross-departmental workflows and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• 2–10 years of experience in sales or technical positions within the machine tool or manufacturing sector.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in ambiguous situations.

• 3+ years of experience selling laser cutting machines or other CNC machinery (preferred).

• Previous experience in a cross-cultural, multinational company environment (preferred).

• Familiarity with the manufacturing and industrial customer base in Pennsylvania and the nearby Mid-Atlantic region (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Company-paid medical insurance.

• Dental and vision insurance.

• Company-paid basic life, short- and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) with employer matching.

• Generous leave policy.

• Flexible spending account.

• Employee assistance program.

• Holiday bonus.

• Birthday gift cards.

• Visa sponsorship for eligible employees.

• Flexible working hours with the option to work from home.