Global Technical Sales Lead, Crushing Equipment

FLSmidth; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a Sales Engineer for crushing equipment in Pekin, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5–10 years of experience in sales or applications related to heavy industrial machinery.

Key responsibilities include understanding customer needs, preparing technical proposals, and driving sales strategies. Strong technical knowledge of crushing equipment and excellent communication skills are essential.

The role involves frequent travel to mine sites to engage with clients and understand their operational challenges.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years sales or application experience in crushing equipment or heavy machinery.
• Hands-on knowledge of various types of crushing equipment.
• Willingness to travel frequently to mine sites and customer operations.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and deliver value-add solutions.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities.
• Prepare technical proposals and commercial quotes.
• Conduct on-site visits to assess operational bottlenecks.
• Partner with internal teams for seamless customer support.

Skills

Technical understanding of crushing principles

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Crushing equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

FLSmidth is seeking a Sales Engineer for crushing equipment in Pekin, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5–10 years of experience in sales or applications related to heavy industrial machinery.

Key responsibilities include understanding customer needs, preparing technical proposals, and driving sales strategies. Strong technical knowledge of crushing equipment and excellent communication skills are essential.

The role involves frequent travel to mine sites to engage with clients and understand their operational challenges.