Inside Sales Engineer, Industrial Water

Komline-Harn; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline-Harn is seeking an Inside Sales Engineer to support our sales team across bag filter, backwashable media filter, dewatering, and water purification product lines. The role blends hands-on engineering with client interaction, requiring lab testing and interpretation of technical data.

You will travel to meet customers, present solutions, and help optimize the sales process while learning Filtra‑Systems offerings.

Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering degree with desire to work in sales; 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, instructions, and SOPs across QA.
• Excellent verbal and written communications with diverse personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to produce reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of products and customer base with mentor guidance.
• Learn to manage bag filter product proposals, quotes, and sales process (~$1.4M yearly).
• Support ecommerce sales processes and ongoing optimization.
• Conduct water sample testing to determine client needs and best services.
• Interview potential customers to determine needs and provide consultative guidance.
• Assist Spare Parts with customer requests, shipping, and order processing.
• Travel by car or air for customer visits, trade shows, and closing deals.
• Lead and participate in seminars and create sales presentations.
• Maintain safety, keep work area neat, and adhere to company policies.
• Stay current with filtration industry trends and company training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self‑directed in lab

Time management

Safety awareness

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Komline

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity

For over 40 years the Komline‑Filtra team has specialized in custom engineered industrial and separation filtration solutions serving industries such as metalworking, water/wastewater treatment, chemical, mining, and steel. With over 60 patents and 21,000 systems installed across 37 countries, Komline‑Filtra Systems offers a wide range of products ranging from water purification, coolant/oil filtration, air/mist collectors, and pressure filters.

The role of the Inside Sales Engineer is to support the sales team with bag filter, backwashable media filter, dewatering, and water purification (PFAS) product sales as well as conducting water sample testing to develop best outcomes in determining the client needs. This is a position for a subject matter expert knowledgeable in the engineering aspect of the products that we produce and can therefore consult and advise clients as to their needs and how Filtra‑Systems can service them. The role requires a flexibility to move freely from the client interaction to the lab environment.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of our products, and our customer base by working closely with seasoned staff who will serve as mentors in this role
• Learn to manage bag filter product proposal process, quoting, and sales process – $1.4M business annually
• Acquire skills to support e‑commerce sales process and continue to optimize
• Conduct intensive testing of water samples to determine the client’s needs and how Filtra‑Systems can best serve
• Interview potential customers to determine their needs
• Use problem‑solving and consulting skills to help customers improve their business
• Help support the Spare Parts department with responding to client requests, shipping orders, etc.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in the filtration industry
• Be willing to travel by car or airline as needed for customer visits, trade‑shows, and closing deals
• Occasional overnight stays when required
• Lead and participate in trade‑show seminars relating to our products
• Create and perform sales presentations
• Follow up promptly on new opportunities
• Assist in keeping our website and sales media current and up‑to‑date
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Measuring performance based on customer satisfaction
• Actively engage in self‑development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company
• Plan daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description, and supervisor’s instructions to maximize personal output
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area to ensure safety of self and co‑workers; report unsafe conditions and practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources; correct unsafe conditions promptly as possible

Required Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering degree with a desire to work in sales is preferred and a minimum of one (1) year’s relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Strong interpersonal skills are a must
• Proven ability to be self‑directed in a lab setting
• Good organization and time‑management skills
• Ability to practice and promote required safety standards
• Working knowledge and ability to review, interpret and apply technical manuals, technical instructions, and standard operating procedures in all aspects of quality assurance
• Knowledge and ability to collect data, process forms and compose reports
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to interact effectively with a variety of personnel
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled