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Engineering Sales Specialist - Chicago
Responsible for the development and strengthening of our specification position at the engineer and owner
level in a given territory, for all Victaulic products. This will be accomplished through a balanced multi-market
approach, utilizing an account/project based goals and objectives program.

Responsibilities:
1. Assesses their given area of responsibility and prioritizes the owner and accounts they will focus on in
conjunction with their Regional Sales Manager
2. Develops and implements a yearly game plan that achieves an improved specification position, focused
on all applicable products. Particular attention will be given to proprietary products and their technical
specification so we can preclude competitive products from use.
3. Responsible for penetrating and increasing Victaulic’s position at agreed to target accounts (owners,
engineers, construction managers and limited contractors). A matrix will be maintained at each of these
targeted accounts.
4. Develops a complete understanding of:
*Product features/benefits, account hierarchy, market and product applications and technical
language/wording
*Specifications as an industry document, its content and language
*Competitive products and positioning
5. Documents all activity in Seibel through the account /project screens
6. Develops and maintains industry relationships including joining all applicable associations
7. Fulfills all corporate administrative requirements.
8. Understands the construction cycle and successfully influences decision-makers at all levels to maximize
Victaulic sales/specification potential.
9. Investigates and reports on market trends, competitor activity, etc.
10. Communicates and coordinates activities with their regional counterparts when applicable
11. Drive Plan through Account/Project Development through all levels
12. Use of Siebel as key communication tool
*Minimum standards are met as per corporate requirements
*Meets required reporting procedures as established by corporate
*All activities should be “geared” toward profitable sales
*Communication and cross-functional use is critical

Qualifications (education, experience, personal attributes):
*College graduate with Engineering degree. Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
*Previous industry experience preferably related to the commercial construction industry or mechanical
products.
*Self-motivated, confident.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills, professional image.
*Willing to travel overnight and/or relocate.
*Team player.*Competitive, flexible, and resilient by nature.
*Strong organizational and time management skills.

Compensation will be based on experience and will consist of a competitive base salary, incentive
compensation, company automobile, and a comprehensive benefit package. Please send your resume via
email to salesjobs@victaulic.com or via fax to 610-559-3664.
Only those selected will be contacted. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Last Updated: February 24, 2008