Sales Engineer

NR Consulting; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive new business in oil & gas, power generation, and related industries. You will deliver automation and instrumentation solutions by collaborating with end users and engineers to tailor proposals and technical demonstrations.

The role requires a four-year degree and at least three years in industrial sales, with proven achievement in meeting or exceeding targets. Strong CRM and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical field, or business discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience within oil & gas, power generation, or process industries, focusing on automation and instrumentation systems.
• Strong understanding of control systems, industrial automation, and instrumentation technology.
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly to diverse audiences, including clients and internal teams.
• Excellent negotiation, closing, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect to identify and establish new business opportunities to support the company’s growth and profitability.
• Leverage existing customer contacts to expand business opportunities.
• Develop alliances and partnerships within the industry to create additional market avenues.
• Promote the company’s products and services professionally at trade shows and industry conferences.
• Create and maintain sales leads promptly within the company CRM system.
• Collaborate with proposal engineering to define and present winning solutions that meet customer needs.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry trends, competitors, and customer requirements to inform strategic planning.
• Provide technical consultation and support to customers, ensuring solutions are tailored to their operational needs.
• Work closely with internal teams to develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations.
• Ensure all sales activities are compliant with company policies and industry standards.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field/business

Tools

CRM systems

Sales reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Sales Engineer to join Company’s sales organization. In this role, you will develop new accounts by providing solutionbased consultation services to customers in the oil & gas, power generation, and other process industries. The Sales Engineer will work directly with end-users and their engineers to understand customer needs and deliver industrial automation and instrumentation control solutions. The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree and at least three years of sales experience within the industrial markets, with a focus on industrial automation and instrumentation systems. Your technical expertise, industry knowledge, and customer focused approach will be key to supporting Client's growth and maintaining our reputation for excellence.

• Key Responsibilities Prospect to identify and establish new business opportunities to support the company’s growth and profitability.
• Leverage existing customer contacts to expand business opportunities.
• Develop alliances and partnerships within the industry to create additional market avenues.
• Promote the company’s products and services professionally at trade shows and industry conferences.
• Create and maintain sales leads promptly within the company CRM system.
• Collaborate with proposal engineering to define and present winning solutions that meet customer needs.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry trends, competitors, and customer requirements to inform strategic planning.
• Provide technical consultation and support to customers, ensuring solutions are tailored to their operational needs.
• Work closely with internal teams to develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations.
• Ensure all sales activities are compliant with company policies and industry standards.
• Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in engineering, technical field, or business discipline; advanced education or certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience within the oil & gas, power generation, or process industries, focusing on automation and instrumentation systems.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets with a demonstrable sales achievement record.
• Technical SkillsStrong understanding of control systems, industrial automation, and instrumentation technology.
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly to diverse audiences, including clients and internal teams.
• Excellent negotiation, closing, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and sales reporting tools. Soft Skills
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.