Sales Engineer requires 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or related industries..
Experience working for a finishing company, job shop, or manufacturing operation with finishing processes.
Former Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or similar role with customer interaction responsibilities.
Abrasive blasting equipment and processes
Vibratory finishing systems
Surface preparation
Deburring and polishing operations
Metal finishing processes
Industrial finishing equipment
Relationship Building, Communication skills, Blasting experience, product finishing experience, surface preperation, Manufacturing processes, Industry trends, written skills, travel to assigned territory, CRM Systems, microsoft office
Duties:
Develop new business opportunities throughout the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio territory.
Identify customer manufacturing challenges and recommend appropriate finishing solutions, equipment, and process improvements.
Conduct customer visits, facility walk-throughs, equipment demonstrations, and technical presentations.
Establish strong relationships with manufacturing engineers, plant managers, operations managers, production supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
Generate quotes, proposals, and technical recommendations.
Manage sales activities through CRM and other technology tools.