Sales Engineer

JMJ PHILLIP; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company is hiring a Sales Engineer to provide technical support during the sales process and collaborate with clients to develop tailored solutions. This role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience. The Sales Engineer will assist with proposals and maintain market knowledge while traveling as needed. Competitive salary range is $80,000 – $100,000, along with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a technical sales or customer-facing engineering role.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise during the sales process.
• Partner with customers to understand their needs and challenges.
• Work with sales teams to support account strategies.
• Assist with technical documentation and proposals.
• Maintain knowledge of products, applications, and industry trends.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Understanding technical concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Sales Engineering certifications

Project Management certifications

Job description

We are seeking a technically skilled and customer-focused Sales Engineer to support business growth by aligning technical solutions with customer needs. This role bridges engineering expertise and sales execution, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver value-driven solutions and support the full sales lifecycle.

Position Responsibilities

Technical Sales Support

• Provide technical expertise during the sales process, including product demonstrations and solution design
• Translate customer requirements into practical, value-based technical solutions

Customer Engagement & Solution Development

• Partner with customers to understand application needs, challenges, and performance expectations
• Recommend appropriate products or system configurations to meet customer objectives

Collaboration with Sales & Engineering

• Work closely with sales teams to support account strategies and close opportunities
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to ensure feasibility and successful implementation

Pre-Sales & Proposal Support

• Assist with technical documentation, proposals, and presentations
• Respond to technical questions, RFPs, and customer inquiries

Product & Market Knowledge

• Maintain strong knowledge of products, applications, and industry trends
• Provide feedback from the field to support product and solution improvements

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3–5 years of experience in a technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering role
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Willingness to travel as needed to support customers and sales activities

Certifications (Preferred, but Not Required)

• Sales Engineering or technical certification relevant to the industry
• Project Management or customer-facing technical certifications

What the Role Offers

• Salary range: $80,000 – $100,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a customer-facing, technically impactful role
• Professional development and growth within sales and engineering pathways

Why Bolingbrook?

Bolingbrook offers strong access to regional and national customers, robust transportation infrastructure, and a growing business environment. Its location supports efficient customer engagement, collaboration, and continued commercial growth.