Outside Sales Engineer

CareerPaths NW; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerPaths NW is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to drive business growth across a defined territory in industrial markets. You will provide technical expertise, quote and support projects involving vacuum pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and condensers, while building lasting customer relationships.

This field-based role requires travel, strong communication, integrity, and a collaborative mindset; relocation to the Seattle area is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• Experience selling industrial equipment; pulp and paper background preferred.
• Familiarity with vacuum pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, steam turbines, condensers.
• Understanding of representation and distribution models is a plus.
• Knowledge of target markets and customer bases in the industry.
• Industry trade experience welcomed.
• Strong communication, integrity and work ethic.
• Motivated, ethical, intelligent and flexible with a solution-focused mindset.
• Must reside or relocate to the sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Quote, provide technical support, and manage projects involving vacuum pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and condensers.
• Coordinate marketing efforts with manufacturers to align strategies and maximize market penetration.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships within target markets.
• Travel within the assigned territory a minimum of three days per week to meet with clients and prospects.
• Take ownership of customer needs by providing problem-solving, solution-oriented support.

Skills

Industrial equipment sales

Pulp & paper industry knowledge

Product knowledge vacuum pumps and etc

Sales territory management

Communication skills

Ethical and motivated

Relocation willingness

Customer relationship building

Market knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical background

Job description

Our client is a well-established organization serving key industrial markets, including pulp and paper, industrial manufacturing, refineries, food processing end users, and engineering firms. They offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, a retirement plan, and paid holidays. As an Outside Sales Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving business growth by providing technical expertise and building lasting customer relationships across a defined territory. This position is ideal for a technically minded sales professional who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment and is passionate about delivering solutions to complex industrial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Quote, provide technical support, and manage projects involving vacuum pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and condensers.
• Coordinate marketing efforts with manufacturers to align strategies and maximize market penetration.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships within target markets.
• Travel within the assigned territory a minimum of three days per week to meet with clients and prospects.
• Take ownership of customer needs by providing problem-solving, solution-oriented support.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background with demonstrated sales experience or a strong aptitude for sales.
• Experience in selling industrial equipment; a background in pulp and paper is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the systems and products being sold, including vacuum pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and/or condensers.
• Understanding of both representation and distribution models is a plus.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with relevant customer bases within the target markets.
• Industry trade experience is welcomed.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of integrity and work ethic.
• Motivated, ethical, intelligent, and flexible with a solution-creating mindset.
• Must reside within or be willing to relocate to the sales territory.