CONVEYOR SALES ENGINEER

Stac Material Handling, Inc.; Coffeyville, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacations and holidays

Flexible schedule

401K match

Company vehicle

Job summary

Stac Material Handling, Inc. is seeking a Conveyor Applications Engineer to lead technically-driven proposals and optimize material handling solutions.

You will analyze customer specs, design layouts, and provide accurate estimates using AutoCAD/SolidWorks, while coordinating with engineering and controls teams for pricing and scope. Travel 40-50% across the US, engaging with clients and performing site assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of conveyor applications experience in material handling or industrial automation.
• Background in Conveyor Applications Engineering, Estimating, and Project Management.
• Strong working knowledge of powered conveyor systems, mechanical and electrical installations, and controls integration.
• Experience with AutoCAD (required); familiarity with SolidWorks or other design/simulation software is a plus.
• Robust understanding of process flow, process automation, and process improvement within manufacturing and distribution supply chains.
• Effective presentation and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to clients.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solutions from concept to creation.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide conveyor application expertise and lead the development of accurate project estimates and technical proposals.
• Analyze customers' technical specifications, process flows, and facility challenges to design optimal conveyor and material handling solutions.
• Utilize AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other design/simulation software to create layouts and system concepts.
• Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with the internal engineering and controls teams to generate pricing, quotes, and detailed project scopes.
• Manage conveyor projects post-sale, including coordination with installation, controls, and project management teams.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and manage all sales activities through the CRM.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical/electrical installation, controls, and inter-machine operability to ensure integrated solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovative material handling solutions.
• Support project handoff and execution to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Domestic travel required (estimated 40-50%) for customer visits, site assessments, and presentations.

Skills

Conveyor applications

Estimating & PM

AutoCAD

Process optimization

CRM usage

Client presentations

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

LOCATION: Flexible
INDUSTRY: Conveyor, Robotics and Material Handling

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide conveyor application expertise and lead the development of accurate project estimates and technical proposals.
• Analyze customers' technical specifications, process flows, and facility challenges to design optimal conveyor and material handling solutions.
• Utilize AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other design/simulation software to create layouts and system concepts.
• Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with the internal engineering and controls teams to generate pricing, quotes, and detailed project scopes.
• Manage conveyor projects post-sale, including coordination with installation, controls, and project management teams.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and manage all sales activities through the CRM.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical/electrical installation, controls, and inter-machine operability to ensure integrated solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovative material handling solutions.
• Support project handoff and execution to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Domestic travel required (estimated 40-50%) for customer visits, site assessments, and presentations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of conveyor applications experience in material handling or industrial automation.
• Proven background in Conveyor Applications Engineering, Estimating, and Project Management.
• Strong working knowledge of powered conveyor systems, mechanical and electrical installations, and controls integration.
• Experience with AutoCAD (required); familiarity with SolidWorks or other design/simulation software is a plus.
• Robust understanding of process flow, process automation, and process improvement within manufacturing and distribution supply chains.
• Effective presentation and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to clients.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solutions from concept to creation.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in both technical sales and project execution of conveyor systems.
• Exposure to robotics, AMRs, AS/RS, or broader warehouse automation projects.
• Background in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or controls engineering.
• Experience with proposal development and CRM tools.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Stac will reward your business acumen with a base salary to commensurate with industry experience. You will also receive a competitive benefit package that includes, health, dental, vacations and holidays, flexible work schedule, 401K with company match, and access to a company vehicle.