Sales Engineer

IDEX; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive new business and strengthen customer relationships with OEM and industrial customers. You will combine technical aptitude with a consultative sales approach to deliver sealing solutions and collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement teams.

The role requires 3–7 years in technical sales or related engineering, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, strong communication skills, and regular travel within territories.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–7 years in technical sales, application engineering, or related mechanical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new business opportunities in targeted markets.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline to meet sales targets.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and procurement to deliver sealing solutions.
• Support contract negotiations and pricing discussions while maintaining profitability.

Skills

Technical sales

Communication

Relationship building

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sales Engineer is responsible for developing new business opportunities and growing existing customer relationships within assigned markets and territories. This role serves as a technical and commercial resource to OEM and industrial customers, working closely with engineering, operations, and procurement teams to identify application requirements and deliver value-added sealing solutions. The successful candidate will combine strong technical aptitude with a consultative sales approach to drive profitable growth and expand the market presence of Roplan and FTL technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Market Growth

• Identify, prospect, and qualify new business opportunities within targeted markets and customer segments.
• Develop and execute territory growth plans to support strategic business objectives.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, product demonstrations, and application reviews.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities to achieve sales and growth targets.
• Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities.

Customer Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships across engineering, operations, purchasing, and leadership functions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding customer challenges and proposing appropriate technical solutions.
• Support onboarding of new customers and maintain assigned strategic accounts.
• Identify opportunities to expand product penetration and increase value per application.

Technical & Commercial Execution

• Collaborate with Application Engineering and Technical Sales teams to define customer requirements and develop engineered solutions.
• Gather application data and specifications required for proposal development and quotation activities.
• Support contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and commercial agreements while maintaining profitability objectives.
• Coordinate internally to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction throughout the sales cycle.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-7 years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, field service engineering, or industrial/mechanical engineering.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within assigned territories.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with pumps, compressors, rotating equipment, mechanical seals, or fluid handling systems.
• Prior experience supporting OEM customers or industrial end users.
• Knowledge of engineered products and consultative selling methodologies.
• Experience developing new business opportunities and managing complex sales cycles.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• Technical Learning Agility
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Initiative and Accountability
• Commercial Acumen
• Collaboration and Teamwork

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits Package

• Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more.

More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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