Sales Engineer

Oetiker Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oetiker Group on the West Coast is seeking a field sales professional to drive growth across plumbing, data centers, medical and agricultural industries.

The role will grow and develop sales for our Metallic Quick Connector business in Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing segments, with 50%+ travel across the West Coast.

You will protect, grow and support regional customers, manage opportunities, and collaborate with local production teams while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sales processes and applicable industries.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build lasting business relationships.
• Mechanical and commercial aptitude.
• Proven ability to learn.
• Ability to work with the highest levels of integrity and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Protects, grows, and supports sales for assigned regional customers.
• Conducts new customer prospecting, opportunity generation, and relationship management using the 360° approach.
• Manages sales opportunities and activities using established systems for regional.
• Supports customer complaints and provides field service/support.
• Supports key account teams at local production locations.
• Manages time, resources, and learning effectively.

Skills

Sales processes

Communication skills

Relationship building

Mechanical aptitude

Learnability

Integrity & compliance

Education

Bachelor level degree in Engineering or other field supplemented with relevant technical experience

Job description

Joining 'TeamOetiker' means connecting with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 manufacturing sites. We are the leading provider of high-end connecting solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every car in the world and in millions of home plumbing systems and appliances. We are a privately owned, family‑run business, with a long‑term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Sound like a place where you want to be? Connect with us!

Job Description

Responsible for sales growth across entire West Coast with specific industries to include plumbing, data centers, medical and agricultural. Position will also grow and develop sales for our Metallic Quick Connector business in Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing segments. Position will require 50%+ travel throughout West Coast.

• Protects, grows, and supports sales for assigned regional customers.
• Conducts new customer prospecting, opportunity generation, and relationship management using the 360° approach.
• Manages sales opportunities and activities using established systems for regional.
• Supports customer complaints and provides field service/support.
• Supports key account teams at local production locations.
• Manages time, resources, and learning effectively.

Qualifications

Predominant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of sales processes, sales principles, and applicable industries.
• Knowledge of internal support processes, quality management systems/principals, and how to apply them.
• Detailed knowledge of Oetiker products, applications, and assembly solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to build lasting business relationships.
• Mechanical and commercial aptitude
• Proven ability to learn.
• Ability to work with the highest levels of integrity and compliance.

Education

Bachelor level degree in Engineering or other field supplemented with relevant technical experience

Additional Information

At Oetiker, we don’t just sell parts - we engineer confidence. With decades of experience and a reputation for quality, we serve global markets in automotive, industrial, and medical sectors. Our Marlette facility plays a key role in delivering both exceptional products and customer support.

We offer:

• A leadership role with global visibility and local impact
• Hands‑on training with innovative tools and systems
• A collaborative, stable, and technically driven work environment
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth in a global organization

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.