Sales Engineer The Sales Engineer will support the company's strategic growth by identifying and developing new opportunities in both existing and potential markets. This role requires a technical sales approach, with experience in tight-tolerance applications and close collaboration with engineering and product development teams.
Salary Range: $71,985-$107,977 + annual bonus
Key Responsibilities:- Identify and pursue business opportunities in markets related to tight-tolerance automotive/vehicle powertrain components.
- Identify opportunities in new areas and markets outside the automotive industry.
- Support sales initiatives related to stamping, flow-forming, and metal spinning technologies.
- Collaborate with internal Engineering and Product Development teams to align customer needs with technical solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
- Provide technical expertise and product insights to support the sales process.
- Analyze market data and trends to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities.
- Support quoting, proposals, and presentations to customers as required.
- Be familiar with customer specific portals for Quoting and Account Management purposes.
- Technical understanding of tight-tolerance metal forming processes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally between sales and engineering
- Strategic thinker with problem-solving skills
- Customer-focused and detail-oriented
- Strong negotiating skills
- Work with and support Independent Sales Representatives on accounts assigned by the Director of Sales and Marketing for new sales growth opportunities.
Education & Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and experience required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical sales or related engineering fields
- Background in automotive or vehicle powertrain systems
- Familiarity with stamping, flow-forming, and spinning manufacturing methods
