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Christopher Elwood

Technical Sales Engineer
Joppa,United States

Summary

Career commissioned sales professional and mechanical engineer that loves engaging people and assisting with technical problem solving. Lifelong history of overachievement both with personal and professional goals. Super ambitious and driven towards success. I love the hunt. Seeking technical sales role with complex subject matter and sales cycles that challenges and rewards. Very blessed married father of 2 wonderful daughters 16 and 18. Enormous number of interests-Music, Sports, Politics, Engines, Current Events, etc.. Friendly and outgoing sales engineer with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to convey technical knowledge to end-users and c-level executives. Extensive education and experience with product to leverage product line to customers.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering

University of Maryland Baltimore County
05.1993

Skills

  • Sales Engineering
  • Sales
  • Technical Presentations
  • Solution selling
  • Product demonstration
  • Presentation skills
  • Technical documentation
  • Consultative sales techniques
  • Pipeline management
  • Key account development
  • National account management
  • Salesforce
  • Sales presentations
  • Sales expertise
  • Team oversight

Work History

Technical Sales Engineer

Aerolab
Jessup, United States
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided core competency and guidance in wind tunnel design for academia and world governments
  • Developed solutions for aerospace and wind landscapes, spanning from low to hypersonic velocities

Technical Sales Engineer

Smiths Detection
Edgewood, United States
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Acted as a liaison between sales team and customers, providing technical support for complex instruments used in chemical and weapons detection
  • Conducted competitor analysis and market research to share insights with sales staff
  • Participated in trade shows and marketing events to promote company brand and products

Sales Engineer

Marlin Steel Wire Products LLC
05.2008 - 12.2023
  • Cultivated long term relationships with Fortune 500 companies through consultative sales approach
  • Developed and managed a 2.5M reoccurring book of business
  • Collaborated with engineering to develop design solutions for customer needs

Account Executive

SouthBanc
Baltimore, United States
01.1998 - 04.2007
  • Qualified and sold financial products to homeowners in the mortgage industry
  • Conducted in-home appointments and utilized consultative selling techniques
  • Achieved high sales success through commission-based role at SouthBanc in Baltimore, Maryland

Affiliations

  • Band Manager Cygnals, A Tribute to RUSH

Current Position

Technical Sales Engineer at Aerolab

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
Christopher ElwoodTechnical Sales Engineer