Sales Engineer

Kress-; Brimfield (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance including Presc

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short‑Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kress Corporation is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our team in Brimfield, IL, developing specialized industrial equipment for steel, construction, and mining industries. You will provide customer guidance on estimates, machine requirements, and field advice.

You will also respond to tender documents, support Product Support and Parts groups, and help drive pricing, ERP coordination, and contract administration with strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a technical/mechanical field.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and site application engineering is preferred.
• Budgeting knowledge is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategy for all assigned products.
• Solid working knowledge of mechanical assemblies for heavy mobile machinery.
• Mechanical background and/or aptitude preferred.
• Create and maintain market analysis for all assigned industries to enable market share tracking and sales strategy development.
• Provide timely proposals that fit the sales strategy.
• Assist with costing and pricing for components and machines.
• Ensure ERP system is utilized effectively to share coordinated information.
• Negotiate and execute contracts in compliance with the risk matrix.
• Lead sales “hand‑off” process for won projects to establish proper contract administration and project management details.
• Advise customers on technical solutions with input from internal departments.
• Contribute to the sales forecast as accurately as possible.
• Collaborate with all company departments as needed.
• Assist in the planning and execution of trade shows.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market developments.

Skills

3+ years’ experience in technical/mech

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Kress Corporation is the industry leader in specialty transport carrier manufacturing, with equipment operating worldwide in demanding sectors like metals and material handling.

Every Kress carrier is designed with heavy‑duty construction, high load capacity, and maneuverability to deliver exceptional durability and efficiency. Our commitment to quality and innovation drives us to develop machines that meet specific application needs and provide enhanced lifecycle value.

Join us and be part of a dynamic, talented team dedicated to building world‑class machinery that shapes industries around the globe!

Sales Engineer

Kress is looking for a full time Sales Engineer to join our team in the development of specialized industrial equipment for steel, construction, and mining industries.

The Sales Engineer will provide customer assistance and recommendations in the area of job estimates, machine requirements, and field advice. You will also be responsible for responding to tender documents from customers and assisting the Product Support Group and the Parts Group in customer support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategy for all assigned products
• Solid working knowledge of mechanical assemblies for heavy mobile machinery
• Mechanical background and/or aptitude preferred
• Create and maintain market analysis for all assigned industries to enable market share tracking and sales strategy development
• Provide timely proposals that fit the sales strategy
• Assist with costing and pricing for components and machines
• Ensure Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is utilized effectively, efficiently, and fluidly to make certain all departments are sharing coordinated information
• Negotiate and execute contracts in compliance with the risk matrix
• Lead sales “hand‑off” process for won projects to establish proper contract administration and project management details
• Ability to successfully navigate the sales process while maintaining strong relationships with the customers
• Must have the ability to advise customers on technical solutions while including the expertise from other internal departments
• Contribute to the sales forecast as accurately as possible
• Effectively collaborate with all company departments as needed
• Assist in the planning and execution of trade shows
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market developments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering (previous related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 3+ years’ experience in a technical/mechanical related field
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and site application engineering
• Knowledge of budgeting
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
• Ability to absorb new issues and make sound decisions
• Must have the ability to think on your feet and pivot when needed
• Prior experience in project management beneficial

Kress Benefits

• Group Health Insurance including Prescriptions
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Kress Corporation is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.