Technical Sales Specialist

Job Description

This role will support outside sales with preliminary truss design and building modeling to architects and structural engineers. Additionally, this role will help customers with software training and technical support as well as general truss design and engineering concepts. Software testing and feedback of new functions and features will also be expected. Some travel to customer locations and industry events will also be needed.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

• Support outside sales by dialoging with architects and structural engineers on the preliminary truss design and building modeling.
• Educate and train customers on software functionality and capabilities to model out truss and building designs
• Educate customers on truss concepts, building modeling and alternative methods
• Test software and new enhancements to ensure a positive user experience
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Building and Construction Technology required or
• Bachelors Related Field required
• 4+ Years of experience with commercial truss design experience, building modeling and/or project management including offsite component design required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Experience working with AutoCAD software including AutoCAD Architecture, Revit, MiTek software including Steel Engine and Design, understand general truss design and engineering concepts
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
  
  

Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications in order to effectively articulate instructions and guidance in assisting customers in highly technical aspects; ability to listen to customer challenges and find solutions.

Additional Requirements

• Valid drivers' license and proof of auto insurance required.
• 20% Customer locations, trade shows
  
  

Physical Demands

This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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