Sales Engineer

Verto People; Illinois; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commission

401k and benefits package

Autonomy over territory strategy

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in air treatment solutions is seeking a Sales Engineer for the Midwest Region. This remote position involves developing OEM sales channels, building relationships with clients, and presenting technical solutions for various industrial applications. The ideal candidate has experience in technical sales within compressed air systems and a consultative approach to selling. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in OEM, territory, or technical sales.
• Strong technical aptitude and consultative sales approach.
• Experience managing multi-state territories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow OEM sales channels across the Midwest.
• Build relationships with engineering, procurement, and production teams.
• Present technical solutions across the product range.
• Identify new business opportunities through direct outreach.
• Prepare detailed proposals and technical quotations.
• Collaborate with internal teams for customer-specific solutions.
• Attend trade shows and industry events.

Skills

OEM sales experience

Technical sales aptitude

Industry experience in food & beverage

Experience in gas generation

Consultative selling approach

Job description

Sales Engineer – Midwest Region

Location: Remote within the Midwest (IL, IN, OH, MI, WI, MN)

The company designs and manufactures high‑performance air and gas treatment systems trusted by OEMs and system integrators across industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, medical, and electronics sectors. The product range includes compressed air and gas filters, compressed air dryers, condensate management systems, and onboard gas‑generation units along with engineered skid packages.

Package

• Competitive base salary + commission structure
• 401k and benefits package
• Remote role with autonomy over territory strategy and account development

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow OEM sales channels across the Midwest, engaging machine builders, equipment manufacturers, and integrators.
• Build strong relationships with engineering, procurement, and production teams to identify opportunities for compressed air and gas treatment integration.
• Present technical solutions across the product range — filters, dryers, condensate management systems, and nitrogen/oxygen generators.
• Identify new business opportunities through direct OEM outreach and channel partners.
• Prepare and deliver detailed proposals, technical quotations, and application‑specific solutions.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and product management teams to support customer‑specific requirements and custom skid packages.
• Attend trade shows, customer demonstrations, and industry events to represent the brand and promote solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in OEM, territory, or technical sales, ideally within compressed air systems, gas generation, or industrial filtration.
• Strong technical aptitude and consultative approach to selling engineered solutions.
• Experience within the following industries: food & beverage, pharmaceutical, electronics, automotive, oil & gas, and wastewater treatment.
• Experience managing multi‑state territories and developing new business pipelines.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Engineering Services