Embedded Systems Sales Engineer - Southern California

Overview

Ward/Davis Embedded Systems, a California manufacturers' representative is hiring a field-based direct sales professional to cover an exclusive, developed territory in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. The role sells high-reliability electronic, RF/microwave, embedded, power, test and related products into Government prime contractors and aerospace / defense accounts.

This is an in-person, outside sales position. It is not remote.

Responsibilities:

• Own the territory and grow business through face-to-face selling
• Call on engineering, program, procurement and test organizations at aerospace OEMs, goverment primes and their suppliers
• Qualify applications, run product demonstrations and close technical sales
• Build multi-year relationships on long-cycle aerospace and defense programs
• Work with manufacturers, office staff and fellow sales engineers as a team
• Represent the company professionally with customers and manufacturers

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related technical field
• Direct sales experience selling to US Government prime contractors and aerospace companies
• Must be a US Citizen and able to pass a background check
• Must reside in the territory
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel the territory, daily
• US Military service is preferred
• Experience with military / aerospace mission systems, embedded computing, timing/PNT, telemetry, data acquisition, RF/microwave, power or test equipment
• Existing relationships at So Cal primes, aerospace OEMs and defense suppliers
• Familiarity with ITAR rules, quality/flow-down and program driven buying

Compensation & Benefits:

• Total compensation can range from $100k - $300k, depending on experience and territory results
• Compensation consists of a salary (draw) and then once the territory generates income, a draw and booked commissions
• All business expenses will be paid and a generous allowance for a company car is provided
• Health insurance and a company 401k plan are offered
• Partnership / profit sharing path after 3 years of continuous, demonstrated performance

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to: [email protected].

Pay: $100,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• selling : 1 year (Preferred)
• RF/Microwafe, Embedded, Pwr, Test Equip: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person