Mazak Corporation is looking for a Junior Direct Sales Account Manager to join the sales team at our Northeast Technology Center in Windsor Locks, CT. Individuals will be responsible for learning the skill set for becoming a Direct Sales Account Manager in a sales territory.

Scope and Responsibilities:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Learn to manage and direct the sale of machine tools to companies ranging from small job shops to large corporations.
• Learn to prepare and deliver presentations on the technical features, CNC control and options pertaining to all Mazak machines
• Learn to prepare, deliver and explain machine proposals
• Learn to directly negotiate the sale of machines
• Learn Mazak sales systems and processes such as iQuote, Salesforce, Engineering Requests, Expenses, and related items in the Mazak Sales Portal
• Provide necessary post sale technical support as required
• Travel to and from customers as needed to conduct business.
• Attend local, regional, and national shows as required to assist in the promotion and sale of machines
• Support the Sales Account Manager currently working in a territory.

Education/Certification:
• Associates degree is preferred or 2 years sales and/ or manufacturing experience.

Skills:
• Background related to manufacturing, machines, or engineering
• Must have strong computer skills and the ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations and use other Microsoft office products, such as, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook/ Exchange, etc.
• Ability to prepare business communication and send email as required.

The pay range for this position is $60,000-$80,000

EOE including disability/vets