Sales Engineer

SMV Recruiting, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

SMV Recruiting, LLC is partnering with a growing engineering firm in Upstate New York to hire a hybrid Sales Engineer with ME/EE design experience. You will work with designers and engineers to launch new products, establish BOMs, and support current accounts within a Syracuse HQ-based team.

The role emphasizes partnership over traditional selling, with base pay plus uncapped commissions. Expect in-office presence 2–3 days per week and extensive collaboration across design and engineering teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred: Electrical, Mechanical, RF, or Industrial) or Business with technical experience.
• 2–5+ years of sales engineering, technical sales, or applications engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; clear, confident, and persuasive.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% across the Upstate NY region for onsite visits and engagements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to identify and provide custom design and product solutions.
• Conduct technical presentations for clients and internal teams.
• Provide pre-sales support by addressing technical inquiries and assisting in proposal development.
• Engage in project management activities to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and competitive landscape.
• Assist in developing technical documentation and training materials for clients.
• Foster strong relationships with customers to drive repeat business.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Customer relations

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Business with technical experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

SMV Recruiting is partnering with a smaller yet thriving engineering firm that acts as a manufacturer's representative supporting the defense and aerospace engineering field in Upstate, NY. Our client has been growing year-over-year and they are looking for a hybrid Sales Engineer with experience as an ME or EE with design experience, to support their current clients. As a Sales Engineer you will be working with designers, ME's and EE's as new products are launched and the BOM's are established. FYI This is not a typical sales engineering role, think more partnership vs. sales You will be focused on current accounts vs. cold calling, and all clients are within an hours drive from Syracuse. Our client offers a brand new state of the art office, tons of collaboration and extensive autonomy. It is base plus uncapped commission. This role will require to come in the office 2-3 days per week...

Responsibilities

• Collaborate design teams to help identify and provide custom design and product solutions
• Conduct technical presentations
• Provide pre-sales support by addressing technical inquiries and assisting in proposal development
• Engage in project management activities to ensure successful implementation of solutions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and competitive landscape
• Assist in the development of technical documentation and training materials for clients
• Foster strong relationships with customers to enhance satisfaction and drive repeat business
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred: Electrical, Mechanical, RF, or Industrial) or Business with technical experience
• 2-5+ years of sales engineering, technical sales, or applications engineering experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills-clear, confident, and persuasive
• Comfort working independently and managing a dynamic schedule
• Willingness to travel up to 60% across the Upstate NY region for onsite customer visits and technical engagements (home every night)
• Based at our Syracuse HQ or willing to relocate to the area
• Self-starter with a high standard for excellence and follow-through
• Must be a US citizen at time of application