Industrial Sales Engineer

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Performance-based commission structure

Significant earnings potential

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking a Sales Engineer to develop business relationships and drive sales in the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio manufacturing market. This hands-on role targets candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial equipment who can translate technical concepts into customer value.

Onsite role with no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. The territory covers Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio, requiring travel and strong relationship-building

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing, industrial operations, equipment sales, quality, production, maintenance, or related environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical recommendations.
• Maintain customer and opportunity records within CRM systems.
• Develop and grow business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Conduct facility visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings within the territory.
• Stay informed on manufacturing technologies, equipment developments, and industry trends.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Manufacturing/industrial operations

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Our client is seeking a Sales Engineer to develop business relationships and drive sales growth throughout the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio manufacturing market.

This position is ideal for someone with hands‑on manufacturing, production, finishing, quality, operations, or industrial equipment experience who enjoys solving customer challenges and building long‑term relationships. Candidates with technical manufacturing backgrounds who are interested in transitioning into a customer‑facing sales role are encouraged to apply.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Territory covers Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio)

Responsibilities:

• Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical recommendations.
• Maintain customer and opportunity records within CRM systems.
• Develop and grow business opportunities within an assigned territory.
• Conduct facility visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings within the territory.
• Stay informed on manufacturing technologies, equipment developments, and industry trends.
• Meet with manufacturing customers to understand production challenges and operational needs.
• Recommend equipment, process improvements, and technical solutions to support customer objectives.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.
• Build relationships with engineers, operations leaders, plant managers, production supervisors, quality teams, and purchasing personnel.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• All education levels will be considered.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CRM software.Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience working within a manufacturing facility or industrial operation.
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and communicate technical concepts to customers.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, equipment sales, quality, production, maintenance, or related environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Abrasive blasting
• Finishing operations
• Deburring and polishing
• Vibratory finishing systems
• Industrial equipment sales
• Surface preparation processes
• Process improvement initiatives
• Manufacturing production workflows
• Quality assurance or inspection functions

Benefits & Perks:

• Benefits package
• Performance-based commission structure
• Significant earnings potential for successful territory development