Sales Engineer (Technical)

    • Avenica
  • West Haven, CT
  • Posted 8 days ago | Updated 23 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 85,000.00 - 110,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Manufacturing
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Management
Lead Generation
Negotiations
Technical Support
Purchasing
Product Development
Presentations
End-user Training
Demonstrations
Exceed
KPI
Business-to-business
Communication
Technical Sales
Organizational Skills
Attention To Detail
Sales
Instrumentation
Life Sciences
Inventory

Job Details

Position: TechnicalSales Engineer

Location: MUST RESIDE in CT (New Haven area ideal). Travel Required (to Long Island, for example), 1 overnight a week is expected.

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 + Discretionary Profit Sharing + Car Allowance (~$675/month) + Federal Mileage Reimbursement ($.62/mile) + Company Phone (if wanted)

Overview:

Established 50 years ago, our client is New-England-based, privately owned and is a distributor within the manufacturing space with the majority of its sales happening in the Boston area. As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, building long-term client relationships, and providing expert technical guidance to customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and sales, and experience selling to industries such as power, instrumentation, life sciences, and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with B2B clients
  • Manage sales cycles, including lead generation, negotiation, and closing of deals.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to clients to help them make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Identify opportunities to expand sales into new territories and sectors, particularly in the power, instrumentation, life sciences, and industrial industries.
  • Work closely with the engineering and product development teams to ensure client needs are met.
  • Develop customized proposals and presentations for prospective clients.
  • Deliver product training and demonstrations as needed.
  • Meet and exceed sales targets and KPI metrics.
  • Travel is required for this position (CT and RI region).

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • 2+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in the pipe supply industry or similar fields.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and grow relationships with clients.
  • Demonstrated experience in establishing new sales territories and expanding client bases.
  • A proven track record of success in technical sales, with the ability to share specific examples of past achievements.
  • Willingness to travel to meet clients and attend industry events.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with technical products and an understanding of the technical needs of customers in the relevant industries.
  • Experience working within or selling to power, instrumentation, life sciences, or industrial sectors is a major advantage.

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