Product Specialist

Summary

This position will support the Modernizations/Upgrades, Spares, Repair/Maintenance and Field Service for Long Products Performance Modules in Metallurgy and Rolling & Finishing

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

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What you'll do

• Responsible for development of the Long Products Performance Modules in the USA & Canada.
• Works directly with General Managers and Sales Managers in the development and ongoing update of the LP strategic plan for USA & Canada with an emphasis on Performance Modules.
• Ascertains LP customer requirements, evaluate feasibility, develops solution to meet customer's requirements
• Supports the preparation of proposals/quotations including scope of supply, cost estimates, technical specifications and proposal drawings with an emphasis on electrical equipment and automation.
• Supports LP equipment reconditioning/manufacturing business.
• Provide onsite technical assistance and sales support to customers as it relates to LP Performance Module components.
• Work directly with other Product Specialists in the expansion of LP technical support and business development.
• Interaction with respective Product Managers from OEM, Zurich and Italy with periodic training and meetings in Zurich and/or Italy.
• Provide project and field service oversight, managing customer projects/expectations with an emphasis on sales/business development.
• Provide plans for development of additional business opportunities and product growth.
• Expected travel, 25% to 30%

What you'll need

• BS-ME/EE - or 5+ years relevant long products equipment experience.
• Broad knowledge and experience in the long products steel industry generally gained after 5+ years and successive progression through the industry
• Requires strong working knowledge of LP process, operations, maintenance, engineering
• Requires travel to USA & Canada market established accounts.
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest from remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skills.

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.