Senior Sales Engineer

Rihting Industrial Co.; León; Híbrido; MXN 1.116.000 - 2.009.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rihting Industrial Co. in Bajío Leon, Gto, Mexico is seeking a Project Sales Engineer for the automotive industry to drive high-value engineering projects from discovery through close.

You will identify opportunities in painting technology and coating systems, develop technical-commercial proposals, manage the full sales cycle, and leverage an established automotive industry network to exceed targets.

Formación

• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in technical sales of engineering projects, paint lines, coating application systems, or industrial automation within the automotive sector.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and draft technical and commercial proposals.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and prospect new business opportunities for painting technology and coating system projects in automotive assembly plants.
• Develop tailored technical-commercial proposals based on client requirements and site specs.
• Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting to closing and post-sale account management.
• Meet and exceed assigned sales targets in a performance-tracked environment.

Conocimientos

Technical sales

Negotiation

Industry networking

Proposal development

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Opening: Project Sales Engineer – Automotive Industry

Location: Bajío Leon, Gto, Mexico / Hybrid

Industry: Industrial Coatings, Painting Technology & Automotive Automation

Salary Range: +$000,000+ MXN base monthly + Uncapped project-based commission

About the Company

We are a leading engineering, integration, and installation company specializing in high-tech industrial coating and painting systems. Our primary focus is serving OEM automotive plants as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.

We are seeking a high-caliber Commercial Sales Specialist with strong industry relationships to drive the expansion of large-scale engineering projects.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of proven experience in technical sales of engineering projects, paint lines, coating application systems, or industrial automation within the automotive sector.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise:
  • In-depth understanding of industrial painting, coating processes, and automated equipment in automotive manufacturing plants.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and draft technical and commercial proposals.
• Industry Network: Active network of contacts including Plant Managers, Engineering Directors, Maintenance Managers, and Procurement Leads in the automotive industry.
• Key Competencies: Advanced negotiation, business acumen, executive prospecting, and a goal-driven mindset.

Onboarding & Entry Condition (Validation Phase)

We are looking for a candidate capable of delivering immediate commercial impact.

To confirm full onboarding and permanent placement, the candidate must fulfill at least one of the following criteria during an initial evaluation period (maximum of 3 months):

1. 1. Secure the closing of at least one major installation/integration project for the company.
2. 2. Present and validate an active sales pipeline with verified, qualified prospects in advanced stages of negotiation with short-term closing potential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new business opportunities for painting technology and coating system projects in automotive assembly plants.
• Develop tailored technical-commercial proposals based on client requirements and site specs.
• Manage the complete sales cycle (prospecting, technical surveys, negotiation, closing, and post-sale account management).
• Meet and exceed assigned sales targets under a performance-tracked environment.

Compensation & Performance Structure

• Base Salary: Above $000,000 MXN / month commensurate with proven sales track record and capabilities.
• Commissions: Highly competitive commission structure per closed project.
• Executive tools, allowance, and travel expenses covered.
• Performance Monitoring: This role is continually monitored and evaluated based on KPI achievements, pipeline metrics, and closed project revenue.

Total compensation is non-limiting, provided there is a demonstrated, continuous sales execution capability.

NOTE: The compensation structure will be based on experience and the ability to contribute to the organization. It is not capped.