Remote Sales Engineer – Industrial & Energy Solutions

Manpower, Inc.; Towamencin Township (PA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Direct Hire is seeking a Sales Engineer in the Houston area to help grow an industrial business serving energy, petrochemical, renewable energy, and rotating equipment markets. This role emphasizes creating opportunities, building OEM and distributor relationships, and providing customized engineering solutions rather than selling off-the-shelf products. Approx.

$115K base + bonus potential. Houston/Gulf Coast focus with moderate travel.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities with OEMs, distributors, engineering firms, repair facilities, and end users.
• Build strong relationships with engineering, maintenance, operations, and purchasing teams.
• Evaluate customer applications and recommend customized sealing solutions for rotating equipment.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, application reviews, and troubleshooting support.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with internal engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Communicate customer requirements to engineering to support custom product development.
• Manage a sales pipeline and execute growth strategies within key accounts and target markets.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging customer needs.
• Represent the company at trade shows, technical conferences, and customer events.

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background

Job description

Manpower Direct Hire is seeking a Sales Engineer in the Houston area to help grow an industrial business serving energy, petrochemical, renewable energy, and rotating equipment markets. This role emphasizes creating opportunities, building OEM and distributor relationships, and providing customized engineering solutions rather than selling off-the-shelf products. Approx.

$115K base + bonus potential. Houston/Gulf Coast focus with moderate travel.