Entering the wind trade in Vancouver, WA, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with technical education, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. These apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a growing demand for wind energy technicians, with projections indicating a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Vancouver, WA, can expect to earn an average of $1,300 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $13,000 annually. Training programs, industry partnerships, and platforms like Stream Marine Training provide aspiring wind energy technicians with the necessary skills and opportunities to advance in this rapidly expanding field.
THE CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCAL Must have experience in Electrical or Electronic sales. BSI Components and Repair (BSI) is a small company seeking an experienced Sales Representative to contribute to the company's sales objectives, including expansion in the wind and solar. The responsibilities include managing and growing our house accounts and soliciting new wind and solar business opportunities within the US and Canada geographic markets. The Sales Representative will use creativity and thorough knowledge of sales processes to provide innovative ideas for business growth. Communication and team management skills are also essential for this position. Generally, developing and maintaining successful relationships with large, distributed customers in multiple industries is the goal of the position. Key Responsibilities: Secure current book of business by maintaining and strengthening established customer relationships. Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets. Perform research and identify new potential customers and new market opportunities. Negotiate and close agreements with large customers. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts. Provide timely and effective solutions that meet customer needs. Qualifications and Skills: Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. The candidate must have a strong sales background and a significant track record in technical or commercial customer communications. Experience drafting and processing a customer request for a proposal (RFP). Experience negotiating terms of a master services agreement (MSA). Able to travel up to 20%. Experience in the Wind Energy industry is a big plus. Experience in industries with high utilization of circuit boards (e.g., robotics, automation, machine vision). Bachelor's degree in sales, electrical or electronic engineering. Experience identifying new business opportunities and initiating customer contact, including "cold calling." Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand technical language and recognize and differentiate technical issues. Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving attitude. Excellent written and verbal presentation skills. Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills. Strong communicator between peers and management. Ability to perform under high pressure and dynamic work environment managing multiple deliverables. Experience working with a CRM software tool. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Compensation and Benefits: Base salary up to $90,000 to $100,000. Commission-based pay for performance Health Insurance and HSA Plan. Paid time off policy (Flex PTO). Collaborative work environment. Learn About BSI at [please apply online] About BSI Components and Repair: Broad Spectrum Industrial Components and Repair was formed to address niche issues experienced in MW class wind farms. Our staff and business is focused on offering a repair alternative; we stock or offer expedient turnaround on parts but most importantly deliver a reliable product. BSI performs our own in-house repair and not reselling another repair company’s parts. As a small company, we believe that we can effectively service our customers best by emphasizing tight control and maintaining deep expertise and quality on all aspects of the business.
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