Essential Functions:

• Qualify inbound Marketing and Sales leads utilizing proven sales strategies to create sales funnel

• Initiate and develop conversations with strategic targets to help convert marketing leads into new accounts by partnering with Field Sales Engineers

• Develop technical command of the diverse Cognex product portfolio through extensive hands-on training.

• Research and contact key target accounts based on information discovered.

• Set priorities and advance sales opportunities with respective Sales team members/leaders.

• Build cross-department relationships and lines of communication. 

• Manage project-creation activities in the CRM database.

• Contribute feedback to Marketing and Sales effectiveness and efficiency initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Perform with a results-oriented, pro-active mentality to move fast and meet goals

• Engineering or manufacturing backgrounds and knowledge with attention to detail is required.

• Engaging verbal and written communication skills both in person and over the phone in essential

• Well versed in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Good listening, note-taking, and de-briefing skills are required.
   

Minimum education and work experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Concentration in Technical or Engineering track (i.e. Computer Science, Electrical)

• Customer facing experience within a highly-technical hardware or software engineering and manufacturing company is a plus.

• Proven ability to understand business objectives and achieve goals; required.