Sales Engineer – (Industrial Water Systems & Process Solutions)

Gables Search Group

Rochester, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$125,000
SKILLS
Business-to-Business (B2B), Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Chemistry, Cold Calling Skills, Engineering Consulting, Enterprise Sales, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Chemistry, Exceeded Sales Goal, Facilities Management, Field Sales, Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Mergers and Acquisitions, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Plant Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Flow, Regional Sales, Sales, Sales Cycle, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Scripting (Scripting Languages), System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Consulting, Technical Support, Territory Development, Territory Management, Training Program, Treatment Plan, United States Citizen, Water Treatment, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Rochester, MN
POSTED
Today

Sales Engineer – (Industrial Water Systems & Process Solutions)

$75,000 - $125,000 Base (Uncapped Commissions) • Rochester, MN Area • Regional Growth Track Join an expanding engineering powerhouse specializing in customized, automated industrial water treatment systems Own a high-stakes SE Minnesota territory built on an elite technical service model and uncapped earning potential

  • EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Preferred)
  • EXPERIENCE 3+ Years of Proven B2B Sales Success in Commercial or Industrial Water Treatment Markets
  • SKILLS Industrial Water Chemistry, Fluid Process Control, System Design, and Territory Management
  • COMP $75,000 to $125,000 Base Salary (Commensurate with experience) + Uncapped Commissions & Full Benefits
  • TRAVEL High-Autonomy Field Sales Role (Requires daily travel up to 3+ hours of driving within SE Minnesota)
  • LOCATION Must reside within 55 minutes of the Rochester, MN area (100% Onsite/Field)
  • AUTH US Citizen or Green Card Holder required

If you are an engineering professional who loves solving complex technical problems but feels restricted by a stagnant desk job, this territory management role offers the ultimate blend of technical challenge and financial freedom. Our client is a rapidly growing, highly respected systems integrator that specializes in engineered water processing solutions for heavy industrial and commercial operations. Capitalizing on a consistent 10-12% annual market expansion, the company continuously builds out its team, opening up clear leadership pathways to Regional or Sales Manager seats for high-performing professionals.

This is not a rigid corporate position focused on micromanagement or cold-calling scripts; it is a consultative, relationship-driven career home. Backed by a world-class training program and a robust technical service model that makes their solutions incredibly easy to stand behind, you will operate with true entrepreneurial freedom. With a competitive base structure paired with entirely uncapped commission incentives, your income directly reflects your ability to engineer real-world business outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Operating as the primary technical consult and Territory Manager across SE Minnesota, balancing 80% new business acquisition with 20% elite account maintenance
  • Providing deep technical support and consultative engineering assessments for clients managing high/low-pressure water systems and manufacturing processes
  • Analyzing complex industrial water chemistry, flow requirements, and process constraints to design custom, automated water treatment solutions
  • Partnering directly with facility managers and plant engineers to map out mechanical system upgrades, fluid control designs, and chemical treatment plans
  • Managing the entire mid-market and enterprise sales cycle—from technical prospecting and capital system presentations to closing and long-term retention
  • Traveling daily throughout your assigned territory, logging up to 3+ hours of driving to ensure consistent, face-to-face customer engagement
  • Fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture by sharing market insights and working with the engineering staff to optimize field performance

What We Are Looking For

  • Engineering Foundation: A formal Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical engineering fields are highly preferred)
  • Industrial B2B Sales: 3 or more years of verified success managing business-to-business sales cycles within heavy industrial, mechanical, or automated utility manufacturing markets
  • Water System Domain: Direct technical familiarity with industrial water treatment, water chemistry, boiler/cooling tower operations, fluid mechanics, or process control infrastructure is required
  • Territory Drive: A self-motivated, outgoing professional with a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding aggressive commercial sales goals
  • Road Warrior Mindset: Willingness and capability to manage a large geographic territory, requiring disciplined daily travel and up to 3+ hours of driving
  • Stability: A reliable, long-term professional employment history showing consecutive career growth and consistent commitment to territory development
  • Requirements: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a 55-minute commute of the Rochester, MN area

About the Company

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Gables Search Group

Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002.  Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.

At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations.  Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.

Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.gablessearch.com/