Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information technology personnel. We provide a variety of technical professionals available for contract, contract to hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the St. Louis, Kansas City, Dallas and Denver Area.
We are currently looking for a Sales Engineer to join our team.
Job Description:
- The Sales Engineer works closely with other team members to provide technical support, and they also conduct technical sales presentations.
- Manage estimation request, including writing the request, educating the estimation staff, and writing a proposal from the results.
- Provide knowledge transfer to new projects including participation in initiation meetings, educating the staff through preparation meetings and ensuring team is prepared to successfully kick off the project.
- Review completed projects and evaluate accuracy of estimates and scope.
- Responsible for representing our company at events, and to clients.
- Assist in development and design of engineering diagrams for sales opportunities.
- Design and assist with building prototypes, technical architectures, and proofs of concept.
- Create core components for statements of work, RFIs/RFPs.
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree and 5-8 years of prior relevant experience
- Must have a strong background in Software Engineering with a deep understanding of application servers, development methodologies, operating systems, technical platforms/architecture, and the application workflow lifecycle OR User Experience (UX) background with a deep understanding of user centered design, visual and interaction design, and front-end engineering.
- Excellent oral and written communication, product demonstration, customer service, and presentation skills required.
- Intrinsically/self-motivated: must thrive in situations where given autonomy and responsibility to find solutions to problems with limited direction.
- Have a general business acumen to align solutions to business outcomes. Storytelling skills to share the why and how of what we do.
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects from multiple clients while working with different account managers.
- Must excel at developing processes when needed and be comfortable problem-solving in ambiguous settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess a deep understanding of Federal Gov't processes and ability to dissect RFI/RFP's.
- An active Secret security clearance.
Additional Requirements:
- Possesses a high level of Integrity. Acts ethically and is above reproach.
- Builds trust through their honesty, reliability, and authenticity. Possesses a strong concern for the needs of his/her colleagues.
- Takes tough principled stands even if they are unpopular. Meets commitments and keeps promises.
- Demonstrates Self-control. Manages his/her impulsive feelings and distressing emotions and operates without any personal agenda.
- Stays composed, positive and unflappable even in trying moments. Thinks clearly and stays composed and focused under pressure.
- Must be Flexible. Smoothly handles multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change. Can work collaboratively to get things done.
- Proactively seeks the advice and suggestions of peers, subordinates, and superiors. Adapts strategies and tactics to fit fluid circumstances. Is flexible in how he/she sees events.
- Is Optimistic. Demonstrates a positive mental attitude. Persists in seeking goals despite obstacles and setbacks. Operates from a hope of success rather than a fear of failure.
- Sees setbacks as due to manageable circumstances rather than a personal flaw.
- Continuously Develops Others. Committed to the continuous process of education and development of self and colleagues.
- Acknowledges people's strengths and accomplishments. Offers useful feedback and helps to identify others' needs for future growth and improvement.
- Mentors and gives timely coaching that fosters an individual's skills.
- Able to Intuitively Understand the way people think and work. Understands the forces that shape views and actions of clients, customers, or competitors.
- Accurately reads an organizational and external reality.
- Models Leadership qualities. Articulates and arouses enthusiasm for a shared vision and mission. Leads by example.
- Is a catalyst for Change. Recognizes the need for change and removes barriers. Challenges the status quo to acknowledge the need for change. Champions the change and enlists others in its pursuit.
- Fosters Excellence in Communication. Is effective in give-and-take, registering emotional cues in attuning their message.
- Deals with difficult issues straightforwardly. Listens well; seeks mutual understanding and welcomes the sharing of information fully.
- Fosters open communication and stays receptive to bad news as well as good.
Adaptive Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Adaptive Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD/LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.