Technical Sales Engineer
Production Workholding & Custom Fixtures
Position Summary
Business-to-business, field-based sales position responsible for developing new and existing manufacturing accounts within an assigned territory. This role focuses on selling production workholding, custom fixturing, machining solutions, and related manufacturing services through in-person customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a territory sales plan to generate new business and grow existing accounts.
- Conduct on-site visits with manufacturers, engineers, plant managers, and purchasing professionals.
- Identify customer challenges and recommend technical solutions.
- Prepare quotation writeups for internal quoting department, generate and deliver proposals to customers, and project recommendations.
- Maintain a sales pipeline and follow up on opportunities.
- Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop custom solutions.
- Attend industrial based conventions and local shows
- Travel to customer installs with Co-Op Assembly Team Member if needed
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing, machining, tooling, fixturing, automation, or industrial sales.
- B2B outside sales experience preferred.
- Ability to travel throughout an assigned territory.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of CNC machining, workholding, and fixture design.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Strong consultative selling and communication skills.
Compensation
- Base salary plus commission.
- Car allowance
- Additional sales incentives and expense reimbursement may apply.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with overtime (available up to 55 hours per week)
- 401K company match (50% up to 6%)
- Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- Health savings account option with company match of $1250/year
- Short-term disability coverage provided at no cost
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
