Aftermarket Sales Executive

hireneXus; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

hireneXus is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to lead our Aftermarket Sales segment. The role blends field support, solution selling, and customer engagement across equipment upgrades and service offerings.

You will travel 25–35% in North America, work closely with Engineering and Service teams, read drawings, assess installations, and prepare technical quotes that reflect site conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years in technical sales, sales engineering, or field service sales.
• Experience with aftermarket, capital equipment, or site-based support.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for aftermarket needs including service parts and upgrades.
• Conduct onsite visits, assessments, and field walk-throughs for opportunities.
• Provide technical recommendations based on equipment condition and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Prepare accurate quotes reflecting scope and field conditions.

Skills

Technical Sales

Field Service

Customer Relationships

Reading Drawings

CRM Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced technical Sales Engineer or technical salesperson, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree—to lead an Aftermarket Sales segment.

This role requires a hands-on problem solver with 10+ years of technical sales, sales engineering, field service sales, and/or construction/site-based customer support experience. You will work directly with customers to support installed equipment, coordinate site builds, identify aftermarket opportunities, and provide technical recommendations that drive long-term value.

This position blends technical field knowledge, customer engagement, and solution-based selling for aftermarket parts, upgrades, retrofits, and service offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer contact for all aftermarket needs, including service parts, retrofits, upgrades, field modifications, and replacement components.
• Conduct onsite customer visits, equipment assessments, and field walk-throughs to identify aftermarket and site build opportunities.
• Provide technical recommendations based on equipment condition, system performance, and customer needs.

Technical Sales & Solution Consultation

• Leverage mechanical/electrical expertise to interpret equipment configurations, specifications, diagrams, and field conditions.
• Recommend solutions related to layouts, electrical systems, heating and cooling components, enclosure integrity, or system enhancements.
• Work with Engineering and Applications teams to scope modifications or upgrades aligned with customer requirements.

Construction, Site Work & Field Coordination

• Support customers involved in construction, site builds, installation, or commissioning activities where aftermarket components or technical guidance are needed.
• Understand field integration challenges (MEP coordination, power distribution, equipment fit-up, environmental conditions).
• Manage RFQs for aftermarket parts, engineered modifications, and service packages.
• Prepare accurate, timely quotes and technical clarifications.
• Ensure proposals reflect the correct scope, configuration, and field conditions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and the broader Sales organization.
• Coordinate delivery timelines, part availability, and field execution requirements.

Travel Requirement

• Willingness to travel 25–35% across North America for customer visits, site evaluations, equipment inspections, and field meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of technical sales or sales engineering experience, ideally in aftermarket, field service, engineered products, or capital equipment.
• Field-based experience working directly with customers in industrial, construction, or installation environments.
• Ability to read/interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, field layouts, and equipment documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical (structural)/electrical systems integration and equipment lifecycle needs.
• Experience with sizing and understanding HVAC’s.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enclosure systems, modular buildings, or equipment housings.
• Familiarity with construction sites, commissioning work, MEP coordination, or field service operations.
• Prior experience supporting installed equipment bases or aftermarket programs.
• Background with capital equipment sales or long-cycle technical customer relationships.
• Onsite in Itasca, IL
• Close collaboration with engineering, service, and manufacturing teams