Application Specialist

The purpose of the Application Specialist position is to provide technical and sales support to SMC sales personnel, as well as SMC customers and distributors. The Application Specialist will provide project support for their assigned branch.ESSENTIAL DUTIESParticipate in monthly conference call and provide application success storiesFocus on identifying and closing major revenue producing projectsBe involved with key accounts and their projects directly. This includes being acquainted with the various buying influences at these accounts and the technical requirements for the introduction of specific SMC product.Identify all specifications and regulatory needs at the customer level, and be able to relay their needs accurately and completely to the appropriate SMC Engineer or Product Specialist.Provide continuous training to sales employees, customers and distributors on products and applications. This may include assisting the SMC training group with local presentations of training coursesDocument and /or monitor sales activity in SMC’s CRM systemAssist sales employees in detailed technical presentations to all levels of customersSuccessfully complete other duties as prescribed by sales management as necessaryPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTFast paced environment (includes both office and field work)Travel with some extended stay away from homePhysically capable of lifting SMC products and displays up to 50 lbs.Varying work hoursMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experienceMinimum of three (3) years Sales and/or technical field experience with SMC or equivalent industryExperience with or knowledge of competitive product and applicationsDemonstrated ability to size and implement our newest “high tech” products.Extensive SMC Application knowledgeExtensive experience with various manufacturing products and processes, including (but not limited to) the following: packaging, electronics, food, chemical, automotive and medical.Proficient in the use of computers and ability to learn new programs and tools as required #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17