Outside Sales Engineer, St. Louis, MO

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical process heating solutions seeks an Outside Sales Engineer in St. Louis, MO. This role focuses on driving sales growth and managing customer relationships in high-growth market sectors. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and at least 2 years of sales experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of outside sales experience.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth in North America, including proposal developments.
• Manage order cycle activities and customer relationships.
• Attend industry events to foster connections.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Outside Sales Engineer, St. Louis, MO

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. This thermal technology launched an entire industry.

We excel in industries with high expectations. We are recognized as experts in delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

The Outside Sales Engineer will drive sales growth in North America, focusing on high-growth market sectors. You will support all aspects of the sales process, from qualifying new customers to cultivating relationships with existing customers and generating sales opportunities for our products, systems, and services.

Candidates must reside in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois areas.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize excellent communication and networking skills to nurture relationships and drive sales growth with customers.
• Develop proposals, including performing basic thermal calculations to determine heating requirements and designing effective heating solutions.
• Manage and process order cycle activities such as order entry, approval drawings, and material return authorizations.
• Assist in reclaiming previous business and managing sales within a defined customer list.
• Monitor sales and bookings for assigned accounts.
• Foster a culture of creativity in business development approaches.
• Attend industry events to increase awareness of solutions and build relationships with key contacts at various levels.

Requirements:

• At least 2+ years of outside sales experience and/or experience within the service industry.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering is preferred; other technical degrees are also considered.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, with a history of exceeding sales goals.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to meet goals and deadlines.
• Experience in problem-solving, creative thinking, and resolving personnel and project issues promptly.
• Proven ability to multi-task while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Remote work is approved; residence must be within the sales territory (Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois).