Sales Engineer

Description

Primary Duty: Working in a team environment, selling sub-fractional horsepower electric motors, drives, fans and associated motion control products. Essential Job Functions: • Ability and successfully demonstrates a clear understanding of the products, industries and knowledge of the sales process. By using and demonstrating strong product knowledge, it offers value and ideas for sales growth by calling on customers such as engineers, designers, or other professional and technical personnel at commercial, industrial, and other establishments Responsible for sales volume, forecasting and sales growth, by maintaining existing customers within designated sales territory. Call on as engineers, designers, or other professional and technical personnel at current customers and attempt to convince prospective clients of desirability and practicability of products or services offered. Support distributions sales growth via training, support, joint calls, joint marketing and goal setting. Manage and follow up on leads in local territory. Review customer drawings, plans, and other customer documents to develop and prepare cost estimates and properly engineered products. Provide technical support to clients relating to operation of motors, drives and related products. Prepare and present customer quotations, training, seminars, call reports, and special reports as directed. Work with Accounts Receivables to collect delinquent payments. Share market information working with other departments throughout the organization. Participate in Technical Training as related to the Technical Knowledge of products. Use CRM as necessary to record customer information in a timely manner. Prepare and submit sales reports. Collateral Duties May be required to participate in special marketing projects. May be required to participate in tradeshows and other corporate promotional events. May be responsible to train and work with sales representatives and other third-party sales groups. Perform other tasks and special projects as needed.

Skills

Technical sales, Engineering, Sales engineering, Customer service

Top Skills Details

Technical sales,Engineering,Sales engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor"s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university. 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. BSEE or BSME in related field preferred. Possess a technical aptitude Must have a valid driver's license, automobile in good condition, automobile insurance and ability to drive. Driving record in good standing as noted in our employee handbook

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $87500.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

health, dental, vision, sick pay, PTO, bonus program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.