District Sales Engineer-Greater Boston Area

8701 SEW-Eurodrive Sales Service, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SEW‑EURODRIVE USA seeks a District Sales Engineer to join our Northeast Sales Team, covering the Greater Boston area. The role focuses on promoting SEW‑EURODRIVE products and building customer relationships while delivering technical support and training.

The ideal candidate will have experience with gear reducers, motors, and drives, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This on‑site position offers a base salary of $80k–$95k with additional commission and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to Greater Boston, MA area.
• Experience with gear reducers, electric motors, VFDs, and motion controllers.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing indefinite basis.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong math and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel and visit customers.
• Ability to sit, stand, and lift frequently.
• Optional: Associate degree in engineering, industrial distribution, or related field.
• Optional: two years outside sales or four years inside sales.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue and increase sales of SEW‑EURODRIVE products.
• Develop and nurture relationships with customer accounts.
• Perform sales calls for face-to-face interactions.
• Develop and manage sales strategies and programs to increase sales.
• Provide technical, training, promotional, and sales support to direct and indirect customers.
• Understand major markets and industries.
• Develop and perform training for customers as needed.
• Attend training and self-train to increase product knowledge.
• Provide value through knowledge, expertise and follow-up.
• Qualify and develop sales leads.
• Daily travel within the territory and overnight travel as needed.
• Travel to training and events.
• Be attentive to customer needs and occasional after-hours work.
• Use CRM to manage customer interactions.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

Gear reducers

Electric motors

Variable frequency drives

Motion controllers

Job description

Who We Are

SEW‑EURODRIVE is a global leader and premier manufacturer of gear reducers, electric motors, variable frequency drives, and motion controllers for industrial applications. It is known for quality products, expert advice, and world‑class service.

We’re Looking For

SEW‑EURODRIVE USA seeks a District Sales Engineer to join our Northeast Sales Team. The sales territory covers Massachusetts. District Sales personnel are responsible for revenue generation by promoting and selling SEW‑EURODRIVE products within the geographic territory.

Pay Range

Annual compensation: $80,000‑$95,000 (salary with no cap plus product sales commission and bonus potential).

Job Qualifications

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to Greater Boston, Massachusetts area.
• Must have experience with and/or knowledge of gear reducers, electric motors, variable frequency drives, and motion controllers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or otherwise be able to transport yourself to customer facilities.
• Must be eligible and authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing indefinite basis.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel and frequently visit customers.
• Ability to sit, stand, and lift frequently for extended periods.
• Optional: associate degree in engineering, industrial distribution, or related field.
• Optional: two years of outside sales experience or four years of inside sales experience.

Job Tasks

• Generate revenue and increase sales of all SEW‑EURODRIVE products.
• Develop and nurture relationships with personnel at prospective and current customer accounts.
• Perform sales calls for face‑to‑face customer interaction.
• Develop and manage sales strategies and programs designed to increase sales through new and existing customers.
• Provide technical, training, promotional, and sales support to direct and indirect customers, including OEMs, users, distributors, and resellers.
• Understand major markets and industries.
• Develop and perform training for customers as needed.
• Attend training provided and perform self‑training to increase product and industry knowledge.
• Provide added value to customers through knowledge, expertise, and follow‑up.
• Qualify and develop sales leads.
• Perform daily travel within the sales territory and overnight travel as needed.
• Travel to required destinations for training, tradeshows, sales meetings, etc.
• Be attentive to customer needs and occasionally conduct business outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Use CRM to manage customer interaction.

Benefits

• A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
• Medical Insurance – includes medical, dental, vision, audio, and prescription drug coverage, plus $125 annual reimbursement for vitamins and minerals.
• Life Insurance – worth 2.5 times annual base pay, including accidental death & dismemberment.
• Disability – includes short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care.
• Timely evaluations with potential for pay increase.
• Paid vacation – 2 weeks per year, increasing with tenure.
• Holiday pay – twelve paid holidays per year.
• Retirement – 401(k) with profit‑sharing contribution and 200% company match on first 3% deferred.
• Additional PTO for hourly positions – unused time is paid out annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• On‑site clinic services – medical services by licensed providers at no cost.
• Education assistance – student loan repayment and tuition assistance options.
• Counseling resources – online professional counseling services.
• Wellness resources – comprehensive wellness program with points for awards.
• Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms provided for applicable roles.
• Safety shoes subsidy for annual purchase of OSHA‑approved shoes.
• Employee assistance program – helps employees navigate life challenges.

Additional job requirements and responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process.