Sales Engineer

Habasit; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Habasit America is seeking an entry-level Key Account Manager (Sales Engineer) to blend engineering know-how with strategic sales. You will build partnerships with key customers, advise on Habasit conveying and power transmission solutions, and drive growth through value-based selling.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Technical Services and Operations to design application-specific solutions and support complex projects during onboarding training in Suwanee, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Equivalent mix of education and training may count.
• Experience in technical sales or application engineering.
• Conveyor systems, power transmission, or industrial automation knowledge.
• Experience with manufacturing customers.
• CRM systems and sales processes experience.
• Exposure to complex sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.
• Up to 4 years in related fields.
• Experience with OEMs, distributors, or industrial end users preferred.
• Ability to develop customer relationships and identify sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of assigned customers, equipment, processes, and business needs.
• Recommend Habasit conveying and power transmission products to address applications and improve productivity.
• Conduct customer visits, application reviews, product demonstrations, troubleshooting, and basic process assessments.
• Identify opportunities for product replacements, upgrades, improvements, and competitive conversions.
• Support product installation, commissioning, start-up, and implementation activities.
• Collaborate with Technical Services and Engineering to address application requirements.
• Develop new business within existing accounts and identify opportunities with new customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with engineering, maintenance, operations, purchasing, and other contacts.
• Support account plans focused on retention, growth, and long-term partnership.
• Identify opportunities related to new equipment, production lines, process improvements, automation, and capital investments.
• Prepare quotations and support pricing and commercial discussions.
• Maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline and customer information using CRM tools.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience

Experience in technical sales or application engineering

Experience with conveyor systems, power transmission, industrial automation, or engineered products

Experience working with manufacturing customers

Experience with CRM systems and structured sales processes

Exposure to complex sales cycles and multiple customer stakeholders

Up to 4 years of experience in related fields

Experience working with OEMs, manufacturers, distributors, or industrial end users preferred

Demonstrated ability to develop customer relationships and identify sales opportunities

Experience working with technical products or industrial applications preferred

Job description

The Key Account Manager (Sales Engineer) is an entry level sales engineer responsible for

developing strategic partnerships with key customers by combining engineering expertise with

This position serves as the primary advisor for assigned accounts, driving sales of products which

improve customer manufacturing processes, increase operational efficiency, and optimize application performance through Habasit's engineered solutions.

The Key Account Manager works closely with Engineering, Product Management, Technical Services and Operations to design application-specific solutions, support complex projects, and drive sustainable business growth through innovation and value-based selling.

Habasit will provide technical and commercial onboarding training at our facilities in Suwanee, GA.

(4-6 weeks)

Essential Functions

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Sales & Engineering Support

• Develop a strong understanding of assigned customers, their equipment, manufacturing processes, and business needs.
• Recommend Habasit conveying and power transmission products that address customer applications and improve productivity, reliability, and operating performance.
• Conduct customer visits, application reviews, product demonstrations, troubleshooting, and basic process assessments.
• Identify opportunities for product replacements, upgrades, improvements, and competitive conversions.
• Support product installation, commissioning, start-up, and implementation activities as needed.
• Work with Technical Services and Engineering to address customer application requirements and develop appropriate solutions.
• Develop new business within existing accounts and identify opportunities with new customers.

Strategic Account Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering, maintenance, operations, purchasing, and other key customer contacts.
• Support account plans focused on customer retention, growth, and long-term partnership.
• Identify opportunities related to new equipment, production lines, process improvements, automation, and capital investments.
• Prepare quotations and support pricing and commercial discussions in accordance with company guidelines.
• Maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline and customer information using CRM tools, including
• Follow up on customer opportunities and ensure appropriate internal resources are

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product Management to identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
• Partner with Customer Care, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Technical Services to support customer requirements.
• Communicate customer feedback, product requirements, competitive information, and market trends to appropriate internal teams.
• Participate in customer problem-solving, failure analysis, continuous improvement, and Voice of Customer activities.

Industry & Technical Leadership

• Remain current on conveyor technology, polymer materials, power transmission systems, manufacturing processes, and emerging automation technologies.
• Represent Habasit during seminars, customer training sessions, trade shows, and industry conferences.
• Deliver technical presentations and educational workshops for customers, distributors, and internal teams.
• Promote industry best practices, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement throughout customer engagements.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong technical aptitude with basic understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to understand complex problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not typically supervise staff.

This position operates in a professional office environment with frequent exposure to manufacturing settings and customer facilities. The role may include exposure to forklift traffic, equipment noise, and production processes.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling product samples and presentations.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally (up to 40 lbs. in some assignments).
• Required to safely operate a motor vehicle in varied conditions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet customer demands, project deadlines, or trade show schedules.

Travel

Extensive travel (up to 50%) is expected, including overnight stays for customer visits, trade shows, training, and business meetings.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience may be
• Experience in technical sales or application engineering.
• Experience with conveyor systems, power transmission, industrial automation, or engineered products.
• Experience working with manufacturing customers.
• Experience with CRM systems and structured sales processes.
• Exposure to complex sales cycles and multiple customer stakeholders.
• Up to 4 years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, manufacturing, industrial products, conveyor systems, power transmission, or a related field.
• Experience working with OEMs, manufacturers, distributors, or industrial end users preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop customer relationships and identify sales
• Experience working with technical products or industrial applications preferred

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment with Habasit America is at-will. Habasit America is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.