Sales Application Specialist

Moonshot; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Hands-on sales training

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A high-growth technology firm in Denton, Texas, seeks a Sales Engineer to leverage technical expertise in client-facing sales. The ideal candidate will design advanced solutions, propose cost-effective alternatives, and engage with clients through presentations and site visits. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of engineering experience. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment with mentorship and clear career advancement paths within the innovative AI/datacenter field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience; prior sales experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn and explain complex products to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to delivering thorough and accurate proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop system layouts and configurations for technical solutions.
• Propose alternative solutions to optimize cost and performance.
• Lead the quoting process for large-scale projects.
• Act as a technical advisor by reviewing project documents.
• Coordinate customer projects and manage technical scope.
• Work closely with various teams to support product initiatives.
• Contribute to improving sales tools and training programs.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Join our high-growth team as a Sales Engineer, leveraging your technical expertise to design, specify, and propose advanced solutions for leading clients. This role is ideal for early-career engineers with a strong technical foundation who are eager to transition from engineering into a dynamic, client-facing sales environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Solution Design: Develop system layouts and configurations for UL508A control panels, UL891 switchboards, UL67 panelboards, ATSs, UPSs, MV switchboards, and pad-mount transformers with minimal oversight, utilizing your engineering background to deliver innovative solutions
• Value Engineering: Propose alternative solutions to optimize cost, performance, and lead times, ensuring client satisfaction and project success
• Quoting and Documentation: Lead the quoting process for large-scale or customized projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of documentation
• Client Engagement: Act as a key technical advisor to clients by reviewing technical project documents, delivering product and company background presentations, offering recommendations based on project specifications and industry challenges, and attending trade shows and site visits to educate clients about company offerings
• Project Management: On a case by case basis, own customer projects by coordinating technical scope, changes, and lead times expectations to the client. Ensure a seamless customer experience by proactively identifying risks, addressing concerns, and aligning internal teams to deliver on customer commitments
• Collaboration: Work closely with business development, engineering, production, and senior leadership to support new product lines, target emerging industries, and drive market expansion initiatives
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in the enhancement of sales tools, processes, and training programs, contributing feedback and innovative ideas to improve team performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• 2+ years of engineering experience; prior sales experience is a plus but not required
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn and explain complex products to diverse audiences
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering thorough and accurate proposals and documentation
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to grow in a high-performance sales environment

Why Moonshot?

• Career Growth: Accelerate your career in a high-growth company with clear advancement opportunities and access to ongoing professional development with a forerunner in the AI/Datacenter build space
• Mentorship and Training: Receive hands‑on sales training and mentorship from experienced professionals as you transition from engineering to sales
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values new ideas and supports your professional journey