Sales Engineer

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to join a manufacturing company in the Metro Detroit Area. The role requires strong technical sales experience with industrial fluids, lubricants, and coatings, and involves developing strategic territory plans and frequent customer visits.

Candidates should have a mechanical or chemical engineering background with proven ability to communicate complex technical value, drive growth, and collaborate with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering preferred, or equivalent experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial or chemical environments.
• 5 years of technical sales experience within industrial fluid technology or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with various metal working processes preferred.
• Strong technical foundation in manufacturing processes, equipment and production method.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strategic territory and customer coverage plan to achieve budget and growth objectives.
• Conduct regular customer and prospect visits to promote, support, and sell company products, requiring extensive travel.
• Deliver persuasive technical sales presentations that clearly communicate value of products and services.
• Proactively manage customer follow-up activities, including call reports, sample requests, project support, and inquiries.
• Collaborate with the technical team to generate performance data, resolve product issues, and provide technical support.
• Initiate and manage product testing and optimization goals to support customer applications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of customer activities in the CRM system and participate in sales planning.

Skills

Technical sales

Lubricants & coatings knowledge

Territory management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sales Engineer Minimum 5 years of Technical Sales Experience Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to fill an opening with a Manufacturing company within the Metro Detroit Area. Must have experience with industrial lubricants and coatings

Requirements of the Sales Engineer

• Bachelor s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering preferred, or equivalent experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial or chemical environments.
• 5 years of technical sales experience within industrial fluid technology or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with various metal working processes preferred.
• Strong technical foundation in manufacturing processes, equipment and production method

Benefits of the Sales Engineer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full-time, direct-hire position
• Paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k

Responsibilities of the Sales Engineer

• Develop and manage a strategic territory and customer coverage plan to achieve established budget and growth objectives.
• Conduct regular customer and prospect visits to promote, support, and sell company products, requiring extensive travel.
• Deliver persuasive technical sales presentations that clearly communicate the value of the products and services you are selling.
• Proactively manage customer follow-up activities, including call reports, sample requests, project support, and ongoing customer inquiries.
• Collaborate closely with the technical team to generate performance data, resolve product issues, and provide technical support.
• Initiate and manage product testing and optimization goals to support customer applications.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of customer activities and interactions in the CRM system.
• Participate in sales planning activities, including annual budgeting, forecasting, monthly sales meetings and required training sessions.
• Represent the Company at industry associations, trade events, and customer functions as requested.
• Support the development and growth of unmanned territories as requested.