Sales Engineer

Komatsu
United States, Michigan, Novi
46605 Magellan Drive (Show on map)
Feb 11, 2025
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton. Job Overview The sales representative's main responsibilities are following up existing and potential customers in the automotive industry, making arrangements to complete the projects, and developing new customers for machine sales. This position requires project management and communicating with our parent company in Japan where the machines are manufactured. Key Job Responsibilities Following Up WithCustomers Follow up onongoing projects and report any related issues and customer requests to the management team and communicate with the sales/engineering department in Japan Attend the meeting with customers Travel to customer sites and the plant in Japan Make presentations to customers Project Management Ensure the progress of the projects and make necessary arrangements Reporting Report sales activities to the management team (weekly, monthly and anytime when requested) Report any issues, inquiries and customer requests to the manager and appropriate departments in the parent company in Japan Business Development Make phone calls, emails, and visit customer prospects Research new markets and customers Qualifications/Requirements Strong Communication skills Ability to take initiative Reliability Strong work ethics Ability to work as a team Japanese language skill is a plus Working experience in Japanese companies is a plus 30% of travel required for this role Education level: Undergraduate or higher degree At least 3 years of working experience (in Automotive industry preferred) Responsibilities may include special projects that are not described in the job description Additional Information Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.