Sales Engineer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Quakertown, PA is seeking a Sales Engineer to cover the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio territory. The role targets customers in finishing processes with hands-on industrial experience and strong technical aptitude.

You will develop business, conduct visits, and present solutions to manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in industrial manufacturing or finishing operations, with ability to travel and build long-term customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, or related industries.
• Direct experience with finishing processes, equipment, or related services.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio territory.
• Identify customer challenges and recommend finishing solutions and equipment.
• Conduct site visits, equipment demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Build relationships with manufacturing engineers, plant managers, and purchasing personnel.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical aptitude

CRM proficiency

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Sales Engineer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Job Id :CLI-45794-0

Job Type: Direct hire

Candidates need to have experience working for a finishing company, job shop, or manufacturing operation with finishing processes. Former Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or similar role with customer interaction responsibilities.
Sales Engineer - Precision Finishing Systems
Territory:
Pittsburgh, PA / Eastern Ohio Region
Position Summary
Precision Finishing is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Sales Engineer to develop and grow sales within the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio manufacturing market. This role is ideal for an individual with hands-on industrial finishing experience who understands the challenges faced by manufacturing companies and finishing operations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in abrasive blasting, vibratory finishing, surface preparation, industrial finishing equipment, or related manufacturing processes. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in a manufacturing environment with an in-house finishing department, finishing company, equipment sales organization, or have held leadership positions such as Warehouse Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or Production Supervisor with direct exposure to finishing processes.
This is a sales position requiring strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build long-term customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new business opportunities throughout the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio territory.
Identify customer manufacturing challenges and recommend appropriate finishing solutions, equipment, and process improvements.
Conduct customer visits, facility walk-throughs, equipment demonstrations, and technical presentations.
Establish strong relationships with manufacturing engineers, plant managers, operations managers, production supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
Generate quotes, proposals, and technical recommendations.
Manage sales activities through CRM and other technology tools.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.
Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer demonstrations as needed.
Stay current on industry trends, finishing technologies, and competitive offerings.
Required Qualifications
2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or related industries.
Direct experience with one or more of the following:
Abrasive blasting equipment and processes
Vibratory finishing systems
Surface preparation
Deburring and polishing operations
Metal finishing processes
Industrial finishing equipment
Experience working within a manufacturing facility that includes a finishing department.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other sales technology tools.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working for a finishing company, job shop, or manufacturing operation with finishing processes.
Former Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or similar role with customer interaction responsibilities.
Knowledge of process improvement, production efficiency, and manufacturing workflows.
Established relationships within the regional manufacturing community.
Technical or engineering-related education, training, or certifications.