Sales Engineer/Senior Sales Engineer

VR Coatings; Pune District, Ahmedabad District, Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VR Coatings in Pune seeks a seasoned Senior Sales Engineer to drive business development for coating, sealant dispensing, and surface treatment equipment. The role focuses on OEMs, Tier-1s, and end users, with responsibilities from opportunity generation to order closure.

The candidate should have 5–8 years in industrial equipment sales, strong mechanical/fluid systems knowledge, and be fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, with willingness to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.
• 5–8 years in industrial equipment sales (painting, coating, dispensing, automation).
• Strong understanding of mechanical/fluid systems and industrial applications.
• Good communication in English, Hindi & Tamil.
• Willing to travel within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and manage business opportunities with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, integrators, fabrication units, and engineering industries.
• Promote VR Coatings portfolio of airless spray, sealant dispensing, metering/mixing, and surface treatment equipment.
• Conduct detailed customer requirement mapping and recommend technically suitable solutions.
• Lead technical presentations, product demonstrations, and coordinate system trials.
• Prepare techno-commercial offers, follow up strategically, and support negotiation and order finalization.
• Work closely with the Pune HQ teams for application engineering, service coordination, and order processing.
• Develop and manage key accounts with long-term engagement plans.
• Mentor junior sales engineers and support dealer partners in the region.
• Maintain accurate reporting of visits, funnel updates, and customer interactions.
• Stay updated with industry trends in coating, sealant, and automated dispensing applications.

Skills

English communication

Hindi

Tamil

Negotiation

Customer relationships

Presentation skills

Education

Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering

Job description

Senior Sales Engineer (Sealant Dispensing & Airless Spray Coating Solutions)

Position Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Sales Engineer to drive business development for our coating, sealant dispensing, and surface preparation solutions in the Pune region. The ideal candidate should bring strong technical-sales capability, proven industrial sales experience, and the ability to engage with OEMs, integrators, and end users. This position includes responsibility for opportunity generation, technical presentations, proposal building, and supporting order closure.

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and manage business opportunities with automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, integrators, fabrication units, and engineering industries.
• Promote VR Coatings portfolio of airless spray, sealant dispensing, metering/mixing, and surface treatment equipment.
• Conduct detailed customer requirement mapping and recommend technically suitable solutions.
• Lead technical presentations, product demonstrations, and coordinate system trials.
• Prepare techno-commercial offers, follow up strategically, and support negotiation and order finalization.
• Work closely with the Pune HQ teams for application engineering, service coordination, and order processing.
• Develop and manage key accounts with long-term engagement plans.
• Mentor junior sales engineers and support dealer partners in the region.
• Maintain accurate reporting of visits, funnel updates, and customer interactions.
• Stay updated with industry trends in coating, sealant, and automated dispensing applications.

applications.

Preferred candidate profile

Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or related branches).

• 5 to 8 years of experience in industrial equipment sales (painting, coating, dispensing, automation, fluid handling preferred).
• Strong understanding of mechanical/fluid systems and industrial applications.
• Experience managing medium-large accounts and project-oriented sales cycles.
• Good communication (Should be able to communicate in English, Hindi & Tamil), negotiation skills, and customer relationship management.
• Willing to travel within the assigned region.