Job Family: Sales
Req ID: 403991
Inside Sales Support (Digital Industries)
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
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At Siemens, we are constantly challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds
We are looking for an Inside Sales Support This position will be based remotely in either the central or western area of the United States to correspond to our west coast teams.
You’ll make an impact by:
Reduce the administrative burden of salespeople - Run internal interference & keep Partner Sales Engineers in front of customers
Be responsive to the customer – Eliminate delays to respond & “Help them buy”
Identify opportunities for improving upstream inefficiencies in back-office processes impacting Sales
Ensure timely communication of information back to the customer at the request of the Sales Manager or Sales Engineer
Simple proposal development (cross-divisional systems proposals) and response for quotations at the request of the Sales engineer to ensure no delay for the customer. Coordinate point (leveraging other business units and customer support teams) for product migration proposals.
Evaluate and improve channel inside sales personnel proficiency regarding available Siemens sales toolsets working with our Partner Sales team and Partner Management training function.
Guide distributors to use tools vs. doing for them.
Keep the special pricing approval process moving on behalf of the Sales Engineer, including pricing agreement modifications, entering and approving requests\
Siemens Contacts - General and Local: Maintain Siemens contacts documentation of "who to call"
Facilitate the “level of approval” (LoA) process on behalf of the Sales Engineer, including contacting the Business Unit regarding discounts when needed and acquiring e-mail approval before submitting for pricing approval.
Coordinate customer Account Setup, including all administrative requirements for setting up a new customer
Limited customer-facing responsibilities may include:
Occasionally meet with customers to understand needs and ensure we’re positioned to support incoming requests optimally.
Direct calls with customers to clarify “Request for Quotation” positioning
Entry of investment requests and follow-up regarding the status and respond on behalf of the Sales Manager or Sales Engineer as directed
Record some activities and data for specific accounts and partners within the Customer Relationship Management tool
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
BS/BA in Business
2+ years of Customer Support experience is required.
Demonstrates knowledge in specialization or multiple disciplines to successfully complete sophisticated assignments.
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the organization's business practices and issues faced and contributes to problem resolution.
Less than 10% travel required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Automation & Drives technology. Industrial experience software is a plus.You’ll benefit from:
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $52,990 - $90,840 . The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
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About Siemens:
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.
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