Remote Field Sales Engineer: Specification & Growth

ITW; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

ITW (Illinois Tool Works) is seeking a Field Sales Engineer for the Commercial Construction North America division. The role is remote with preference for candidates in major Eastern US markets. You will build relationships with architects, engineers, and owners to secure project specifications and grow product adoption.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in technical sales, an engineering degree, and strong presentation skills. PE licensure is a plus, with up to 50% travel expected across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of technical sales or specification-selling experience; PE license or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with ability to influence multiple decision-makers.
• Ability to read construction drawings, analyze project specifications, and interpret building code requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with architectural, engineering, and design firms to influence product specifications and drive conversions.
• Create, recommend, and execute specification programs across targeted markets to achieve annual growth objectives.
• Provide technical training, product application guidance, and code-related support to architects, engineers, designers, and owners.
• Analyze market trends and customer insights to identify opportunities and growth strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop specification selling plans and provide Voice of Customer insights.

Skills

Technical sales

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ITW (Illinois Tool Works) is seeking a Field Sales Engineer for the Commercial Construction North America division. The role is remote with preference for candidates in major Eastern US markets. You will build relationships with architects, engineers, and owners to secure project specifications and grow product adoption.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in technical sales, an engineering degree, and strong presentation skills. PE licensure is a plus, with up to 50% travel expected across markets.