Sales Engineer

Blue Line Search Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Line Search Group is seeking a Sales Engineer in the Greater Cleveland area to bridge technical teams and customers. You will meet clients on site, develop custom quotes with engineering, and create CAD proposals that demonstrate buildable solutions.

Expect ROI presentations, Salesforce tracking, and travel to customer sites and trade shows. The role requires a 4-year engineering degree and 3+ years selling industrial equipment, with strong MS Office and CAD skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience selling manufacturing equipment, metal forming equipment, or industrial machinery.
• 4-year degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing engineering (or equivalent hands-on work experience).
• Solid skills with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers at their sites to find new sales opportunities and build relationships.
• Work with the engineering team to build custom quotes and proposals for each customer.
• Create technical drawings and CAD-based proposal documents that show exactly what can be built.
• Design solutions that match customer needs with company capabilities.
• Run ROI analyses and give technical presentations to show customers potential savings.
• Track all sales opportunities and pipeline activity in Salesforce.
• Hit monthly sales targets and manage the assigned sales territory.
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams after the sale.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM (Salesforce)

CAD software

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Engineer - (90-100K Base plus bonus)

Greater Cleveland Area, OH

About This Opportunity

A Cleveland industrial technology and engineered solutions company designs and builds metal forming equipment and manufacturing solutions. The team helps factories and production facilities solve real problems on their shop floors. This role calls for a Sales Engineer to be the bridge between the technical team and customers.

What You'll Do Every Day

• Meet with customers at their sites to find new sales opportunities and build relationships.
• Work with the engineering team to build custom quotes and proposals for each customer.
• Create technical drawings and CAD-based proposal documents that show exactly what can be built.
• Design solutions that match what the customer needs with what the company can deliver.
• Run ROI analyses and give technical presentations to show customers how much money they'll save.
• Track all sales opportunities and pipeline activity in Salesforce.
• Hit your monthly sales targets and manage your assigned sales territory.
• Support the engineering and manufacturing teams when customers need help after the sale.

What You Need to Have

• 3 or more years of sales experience selling manufacturing equipment, metal forming equipment, or industrial machinery.
• A 4-year degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing engineering (or equivalent hands‑on work experience).
• Solid skills with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create technical drawings using CAD software.
• Strong speaking and writing skills for presentations and proposals.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry trade shows.

Bonus Skills That Help

• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM software.
• Knowledge of design and engineering principles.
• Experience presenting to C-level executives and senior leaders.
• Background working in metal forming or process manufacturing industries.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary based on your experience and skills.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company support.
• Paid time off for vacation and personal days.
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
• One‑on‑one mentorship from experienced sales engineers on the team.

Our Commitment

This is an equal opportunity employer. The company hires talented people of all backgrounds and builds a workplace where everyone feels included and valued.