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WARD/DAVIS IS CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING SALES POSITIONS:

Please see detailed job descriptions below.

To apply for either position, send your resume and a cover letter to: JOBS@WARDDAVIS.COM.

 


FIELD SALES ENGINEER - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

We are seeking a motivated and personable sales engineer to call on communications, semiconductor, Government/Aerospace/Defense, alternative energy, and general-purpose accounts for Test & Measurement equipment and services.

This is a significant opportunity to join a prestigious industry-leading Company. 

Responsibilities

  • Become proficient in selling Test & Measurement products.
  • Attend regular training given by Principals / Company during field sales activities and trade shows.
  • Develop a solid working relationship with all Principals represented.
  • Grow existing and new accounts in the exclusive territory, understand your customers’ demands, budgeting/purchasing process and develop strategic customer relationships.
  • Become a “Team Member”, working closely with the office support staff and other Sales Engineers.
  • Operate independently, utilizing available resources inside and outside of the Company.
  • Represent the Company in a highly professional and ethical manner.

Desired Skills & Experience

Broad experience with Electronic Test & Measurement instrumentation and subsystems, RF/Microwave, general purpose and system applications is a plus.  Strong interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills are advantageous.  A degree is desired, preferably in Engineering.  Minimum of 3 years industry/sales experience desired.  Must be a US Citizen and pass a background check.

Compensation

Starting compensation will be a salary in the $100-160k range, depending on experience and qualifications.   Later, your compensation will be changed to a guaranteed draw and commissions booked in your territory.  Income of $300k or more can be achieved by sales engineers with several years of experience.  Profit sharing is available upon becoming a partner after a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated performance.

All expenses are paid and a generous allowance for a Company car is provided. Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits, and eligibility for our 401K plan.

Territory

The territory available is an exclusive developed territory of Santa Clara/Peninsula area in Northern California. The territory is in-person and you must reside in the Bay Area.

 


EMBEDDED SYSTEMS SALES ENGINEER - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Ward/Davis Associates is a manufacturer’s representative firm selling high tech electronic equipment in California, Nevada & Hawaii. Ward/Davis Embedded Systems is a division of Ward/Davis Associates, selling embedded products primarily into the military, electronics and aerospace markets.

We are seeking a full-time, field-based Embedded Systems Sales Engineer with a proven track record of technical sales achievement. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, results-driven professional, capable of driving growth through consultative technical sales. This role requires bridging the gap between complex embedded technologies and customer needs.

Desired Skills & Experience
• An Engineering degree or equivalent coupled with 2-5 years’ relevant experience.
• A background in military mission systems, embedded devices, timing, telemetry and data acquisition would be preferred.
• Good organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Computer knowledge, including MS Office and CRM.
• Must be a US Citizen, living in Southern California and pass a background check.

Compensation
Starting compensation consists of a salary of $100k - $110k, depending on experience and qualifications. When experience provides income from the territory, the compensation consists of a draw and booked commissions from the territory. All expenses are paid and a generous allowance for a Company car is provided. Health insurance and 401K contributions are provided.

Territory
The territory available is an exclusive developed territory in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. This is not a remote sales opportunity.

 


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