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Process Systems Enterprise (http://www.psenterprise.com) has a vacancy for a Pre-Sales Consultant based out of its New Jersey office. The successful candidate will take responsibility for all North American-based Pre-Sales technical support. This is an exciting role for a PhD qualified Chemical Engineer with 2-6 years of relevant industrial experience. Process Systems Enterprise (PSE) is a leading global supplier of advanced modeling technology and services to the process industries. PSE’s technology-leading gPROMS® Advanced Process Modeling (APM) software and ModelCare® Model-Based Innovation (MBI) services are used to generate high- quality information for decision support in innovation, design and operations throughout the process industries, in sectors such as chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage and minerals and mining. PSE operates from offices in London (UK; headquarters), Morristown (New Jersey, US), Cologne (Germany) and Yokohama (Japan). The North American market accounts for a very significant proportion of PSE’s turnover. Responsibilities - Lead technical communication (phone, web and face-to-face) with potential PSE customers within North America - Develop prospects into defined opportunities - matching customers’ requirements to PSE’s software and consulting solutions - Design and execute software evaluation plans - Develop “proof-of-concept” demonstration projects - Build customer relationships to help ensure the continued and successful use of PSE technology Nature and Scope - Work as part of US based Sales team - Travel frequently within North America to visit customer sites in order to attend meetings and run evaluation workshops - Lead phone and web meetings to explain PSE technology and solutions - Host regular web-seminars - Attend trade shows and conferences Candidate requirements - A detailed understanding of mathematical process modeling and a knowledge of available modeling tools - (At least) 2 years’ of project-based industrial experience using mathematical modeling tools (preferably gPROMS, ACM or Dymola) - A good general understanding of the process industries and chemical engineering technologies - Excellent oral and written communication skills; in particular an ability to explain complex ideas both on paper and in face-to-face meetings is essential - An ability to overcome objections, persuade and convince others, think and react quickly - A self-motivated outlook If you wish to apply, please email a CV including the names of two referees and a covering letter stating why you believe you are suited for this position to [log in to unmask] Closing date is July 20th.