Remote Visual Imaging (RVI) Technical Sales Representative -

Business Unit:GE Enterprise Solutions, Inspection Technologies & Sensing

Function:Sales

Location:Indianapolis, IN

Job #:804611

Posted:Feb 20, 2008 

 

 Job Description: Responsibilities 

* As the primary contact with the customer, the Technical Sales Rep is responsible for a share of the company's revenue goal related to the assigned territory potential. * Determine the best travel within the prescribed territory (with approval), contacting a wide variety of end users and prospective customers for the industrial Remote Visual Imaging (RVI/ISR) products.* Sells, promotes and develops new markets in accordance with company's objectives. * Follows up all prospect leads supplied by home office and develops systematic methods for finding own leads, and corresponding following up. * Must learn (through instruction and personal hands on training) how to properly operate and adequately demonstrate all standard products to potential customers, and demonstrate conversational knowledge of specialized or non-standard products. * Maintains a current level of knowledge of application techniques, products, pricing and delivery. * Assists in promotional activities such as trade shows, seminars, as arranged on a regional or national level. * Maintains a current knowledge of market activities including competitive products, pricing and policies, new technology, product specifications and possible new products. Communicates this information to management on a regular basis. * Keeps advised of credit status of each customer, making recommendations to supervisor and/or Accounts Receivable Dept. for increase or decrease of credit limitations to protect company's financial interests while maximizing sales. * Gives attention to customers' special needs such as rush order delivery, non-standard technical requirements, revised shipping procedures and communicates these to supervisor and/or head office. * Reports on quality complaints through prescribed channels. * Assists customers to obtain both in-warranty and out-of-warranty service on their products and provides link between the customer and the appropriate service facility. 

 Signature: ~HJ~~CB~ Qualifications 

* Some College prefered in Science, Engineering.* Minimum 3 years experience working with Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) equipment.* Good computer and software skills required.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Demonstrated organizational skills, and ability to multi-task, while keeping up with regular reporting and other requirements.* Significant travel required.GE Applicants:* You must submit application online via COS to be considered.External Applicants:* You must be at least 18 years or older. * You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process. * You must be willing to submit a background investigation as part of the selection process. * Must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Desired 

* Knowledge and experience with Ultrasonic, Eddy Current and X-Ray technologies and applications is highly desired.* Previous experience in a field sales environment.* Proven ability to develop and maintain business relationships. General 

GE Inspection Technologies is a leading manufacturer of non-destructive testing and inspection equipment for various global industries. These include, but are not limited to, power generation, the process industries of chemical, petroleum, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as automotive and aerospace industries. For more information on GE Inspection Technologies, please visit the company web page at www.geinspectiontechnologies.com. GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. 

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