Job Description

Job ID#: 32054

Inside Sales Engineer
Direct Hire; up to 75K + bonus
SW Houston

**Mechanical Engineering degree HIGHLY prefer; engineering degree required

Duties:

• Serve as primary technical resource for sales team, addressing technical inquiries and providing accurate, timely information
• Understand customer requirements, recommend appropriate products or solutions, and provide detailed proposals and quotations
• Collaborate with outside sales team to develop and execute strategies for new business
• Engage with customers to build relationships, address concerns, and identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to customers and internal teams
• Interpret customer specifications and technical drawings to identify suitable products/solutions
• Develop customized solutions based on client needs, including product configuration, system integration, and value-added services
• Stay updated on product advancements, industry trends, and competitive offerings to ensure the best possible customer solutions
• Prepare technical documentation, pricing, and proposal presentations for customer meetings
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and opportunities in CRM
• Contribute to regular sales forecasts and reports to monitor performance against targets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Sales, or related field is a MUST
• 2-3 years’ experience in a technical sales or sales engineering role
• Strong understanding of capital equipment, sales and sales cycle, and manufacturing/fabrication
• Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and meeting/exceeding sales targets
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities with a focus on customer engagement
• CRM software experience (SAP, Salesforce) and technical drawing tools (AutoCAD)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering superior and memorable service

Other Info:

• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Up to 25% travel on-site with flexible work schedule
• Based in the Corporate office in Houston, TX when not travelling
• Office hours Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent.  Connect with us today!

Job Tags

Similar Jobs