Sales Engineer

Austin Community College; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Sales Engineer to join their Vantage Team. The role involves serving as the technical product expert for customer service, translating product capabilities into practical solutions, and collaborating with engineering and operations. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. The position offers a salary range of $84,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements, drawings, and specifications.
• Confer with customers and engineering teams to assess equipment needs.
• Act as an escalation point for the Sales Team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

If you are aleader who has experience successfully championing and delivering positive cultural change, then keep reading! We are searching for a result-oriented Sales Engineer to join our Vantage Team.

About Us

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. The Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

About the Role

The Sales Engineer (S.E.) serves as the technical product expert for customer service, sales, and internal teams. This role translates product capabilities into practical solutions for customers, ensures specifications are correctly interpreted, and supports the organization with technical expertise across departments. The Sales Engineer also manages direct customer communication, including RFIs and technical inquiries, to obtain clarity, resolve questions, and ensure customer requirements are accurately reflected in proposed solutions. The Sales Engineer collaborates closely with our Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service departments while also providing training and guidance to improve overall team proficiency.

Requirements

We are searching for a candidate with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field (preferred).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

A typical day may include:

• Interpret customer requirements, drawings, and specifications.
• Confer with customers and engineering teams to assess equipment needs and determine system requirements.
• Act as an escalation point for the Sales Team and communicate directly with customers when needed.
• Submit and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), communicate directly with customers to obtain needed clarifications, and translate responses into accurate updates or adjustments.
• Work with sales, customer service, estimating, and manufacturing teams to ensure solutions meet customer expectations and product capabilities.
• Provide sales support to help teams understand customer needs and configure appropriate solutions.
• Support internal groups by answering questions related to the functionality of mechanical equipment.
• Provide training to sales and other departments to enhance product understanding.
• Maintain a log of recurring issues to identify training gaps and opportunities for team improvement.
• Handle both simple and complex tasks with limited supervision, demonstrating strong initiative and independent judgment.
• Produce results using existing resources while maintaining a professional and solutions-focused attitude.
• Contribute to process improvements and technical sales initiatives as needed.
• General office environment.
• Must be able to remain sedentary for extended periods of time.
• 10%-30% of the time may be spent on the manufacturing floor.
• Risk of injury on manufacturing floor.

Special Physical Demands

• Limited physical effort. Requires occasional moving of materials and equipment
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Salary for California Based Applicants: $84,000 to $100,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).