Project Sales Engineer

Systems in Motion; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

An industrial solutions provider is looking for a Project Sales Engineer to support the Kansas City sales office. The role involves creating sales proposals, evaluating system designs, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have strong communication skills, experience with AutoCAD, and a technical background. This is a full-time position requiring some travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with AutoCAD.
• 2-5 years experience in Material Handling Automation.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service through clear communication.
• Gather project information via site visits.
• Create sales proposals with accurate estimates.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Project management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Technical degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

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Position Overview - Responsible for support of Kansas City sales office which includes Proposal Drawings, Customer Site Visits, Project Pricing Estimates, Project Management and General Support of Sales and Engineering Efforts.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Project Sales Engineer

• Provide exceptional customer service through clear, consistent communication and regular project updates
• Gather project information via site visits, phone, and electronic communication
• Create clear, objective-based sales proposals with accurate estimates, scope of work, and supporting drawings (HyCAD or AutoCAD)
• Evaluate system designs and propose layout improvements for better process flow and integration
• Specify, order, and manage all mechanical, electrical, and ancillary equipment for projects
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and installation teams (mechanical and electrical)
• Choose appropriate vendors and installers based on project needs
• Assist with order entry for the outside sales team
• Make sound decisions regarding small equipment changes in collaboration with manufacturers
• Understand equipment applications to identify and resolve system challenges
• Collaborate with sales team and Systems Group on proposals, quoting, and project coordination
• Travel to job sites as required

TECHNICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS

Required Computer Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet

Proficient user of presentation tools (MS PowerPoint)

Proficient user of AutoCAD, minimum 2 years experience

Technical degree preferred

Material Handling Automation, minimum 2 – 5 years experience

SKILLS REQUIRED

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving capabilities

Self-motivated and ability to multitask

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL FACTORS

This position works approximately 50% in a home office and 50% visits to customer facilities.

Overnight travel may be required, but would be less than 10%.

This position requires, at times, to work in a warehouse environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Engineering

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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