Sales Engineer

Scientific Search; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus potential

Vehicle allowance + mileage reimbursement

Strong mentorship and exposure to senior leadership

Opportunity for growth in strategic accounts

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a motivated, early-career Sales Engineer to join a growing technical sales team supporting critical industries like aerospace and energy. The role includes developing new business and supporting existing accounts across advanced welding technologies. Ideal candidates are self-starters with a technical background and some sales experience. This remote position requires travel approximately 30–40% of the time, primarily within the U.S. Competitive salary plus bonuses and vehicle allowance offered.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience with some exposure to technical or industrial sales.
• Demonstrated ability in hunting / new business development.
• Eager to learn about complex technical products.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new business across OEMs and industrial customers.
• Support and grow a portfolio of existing accounts across the Eastern U.S.
• Partner with internal teams to support customer needs.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong communication skills

New business development

Ability to navigate complex sales process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field

Job description

Location: Remote (Eastern U.S. – candidates must be based east of the Mississippi River and within 45 minutes of a major airport)

Join a growing technical sales team supporting critical industries such as aerospace, energy, and industrial manufacturing. Our client is seeking a motivated, early-career Sales Engineer to help drive new business and support existing accounts across advanced welding and hard-facing technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical background and a few years of sales experience looking to take the next step in their career.

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive base salary + bonus potential
• Vehicle allowance + mileage reimbursement (government rate)
• Keep all travel rewards (book via Concur, reimbursed expenses)
• Strong mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to grow into a larger territory or strategic accounts role

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prospect and develop new business across OEMs and industrial customers
• Support and grow a portfolio of existing accounts across the Eastern U.S.
• Learn and execute the full sales cycle, from lead generation through close
• Partner with internal teams (Engineering, Customer Service, Operations) to support customer needs
• Maintain CRM activity, pipeline tracking, and basic forecasting
• Attend trade shows and customer visits to build relationships and brand presence
• Travel approximately 30–40% (primarily within the U.S.)

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field preferred
• 4–6 years of professional experience, with at least some exposure to technical or industrial sales
• Demonstrated ability or strong interest in hunting / new business development
• Experience selling into OEMs or manufacturing environments is highly preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to navigate a multi-step sales process
• Eager to learn complex technical products (coatings or welding experience is a plus, but not required)
• Self-starter with a competitive mindset and desire to grow in sales

How To Apply

We’d love to connect—even if your background isn’t a perfect match. Send an email to [e-mail] explaining your interest, or share your resume. Please reference Job#19826.