Inside Sales Engineer

SFP Hydraulics, Inc.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

SFP Hydraulics, Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Engineer in Katy, TX. You will be a technical resource supporting quotations, order management, and customer relationships, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to recommend solutions and improve processes.

You will contribute to quote management, CRM workflows, and sales analytics while building lasting customer partnerships. This role offers growth into Account Management as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent industrial experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Inside Sales, Technical Sales, Applications Engineering, Customer Support, or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience with hydraulics, fluid power, pumps, valves, or other engineered equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations for customer inquiries while ensuring pricing and specifications meet company standards.
• Manage quote activity, follow up with customers, and help improve quote conversion rates.
• Process customer orders accurately through the ERP system.
• Build strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional technical support and service.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to recommend suitable product solutions.
• Help improve quotation management, CRM workflows, and internal sales processes.
• Analyze sales activity, quotations, and customer trends using Excel and reporting tools.
• Maintain organized customer records and sales documentation.
• Support new product introductions and communicate customer feedback to internal teams.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed throughout the sales process.

Skills

Inside Sales

Technical Sales

Applications Engineering

Customer Support

Tech Drawings

CRM/ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

CRM Systems

MRP Systems

QuickBooks

SAP

MISys

Job description

Location: Katy, TX (Houston Energy Corridor)

Job Type: Full-Time | On-site

About SFP Hydraulics

SFP Hydraulics, a Roth Hydraulics company, manufactures hydraulic accumulators and engineered fluid power solutions used across oil & gas, aerospace, marine, mining, power generation, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing.

Backed by the global strength of Roth Hydraulics while maintaining the agility of a growing organization, SFP is investing in new technology, improved processes, and continued expansion. As we grow, we're looking for motivated professionals who want to grow with us.

Position Overview

This is more than a traditional inside sales position.

As an Inside Sales Engineer, you'll become a technical resource for our customers while supporting quotations, order management, and customer relationships. You'll work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to recommend solutions, improve internal processes, and help build the systems that support our continued growth.

This role offers a clear path into Account Management for someone who is motivated, technically curious, and ready to take on additional responsibility as the company expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations for customer inquiries while ensuring pricing and specifications meet company standards.
• Manage quote activity, follow up with customers, and help improve quote conversion rates.
• Process customer orders accurately through the ERP system.
• Build strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional technical support and service.
• Work closely with Engineering and Operations to recommend appropriate product solutions.
• Help improve quotation management, CRM workflows, and internal sales processes.
• Analyze sales activity, quotations, and customer trends using Excel and reporting tools.
• Maintain organized customer records and sales documentation.
• Support new product introductions and communicate customer feedback to internal teams.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed throughout the sales process.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent industrial experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Inside Sales, Technical Sales, Applications Engineering, Customer Support, or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience working with industrial mechanical products such as hydraulics, fluid power, pumps, valves, motion control, pressure systems, or other engineered equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, filtering, charts, workbook management, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience working with ERP, CRM, or MRP systems. Experience with QuickBooks, SAP, MISys, or similar platforms is highly preferred.
• Comfortable learning new software and helping improve business processes.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving problems, learning technical products, and building lasting customer relationships.

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes initiative and works with minimal supervision.
• Learns quickly and enjoys expanding their technical knowledge.
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Communicates professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Is comfortable working with data, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Wants long-term career growth within a growing organization.

Why Join SFP Hydraulics?

• Clear career path into Account Management and customer ownership.
• Opportunity to help build and improve sales systems and business processes.
• Small, collaborative team where your contributions make an immediate impact.
• Backed by the stability and resources of Roth Hydraulics.
• Growing organization with significant long-term opportunity.
• Competitive compensation, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and 401(k).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary (target range around $75,000 with flexibility for exceptional candidates).
• Annual company performance bonus with additional stretch incentive opportunities.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Katy, Texas. The role works closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations and requires regular collaboration across departments. We believe strong teams are built through communication, mentorship, and shared success.

If you're looking for a role where you'll develop technical expertise, build strong customer relationships, and grow your career with an expanding organization, we'd love to hear from you.

SFP Hydraulics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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