Sales Engineer

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamOetiker is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive growth across Michigan in automotive and industrial markets. You will manage customer relationships, expand the clamps and rings business, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues.

The role requires strong sales acumen, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to travel up to 50% to support customers and develop new business in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience with sales processes and industries relevant to automotive/industrial markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships.
• Mechanical and commercial aptitude with quick learning.
• Demonstrated integrity and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across Michigan and manage customer relationships.
• Protect and grow sales for regional and national customers.
• Develop new business through prospecting and relationship management.
• Grow Clamps and Rings business in automotive and industrial markets.
• Manage opportunities, forecasts, and CRM activities.
• Provide technical field support and coordinate resolutions with internal teams.
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers and production facilities.
• Travel ~50% to support customers and develop business.

Skills

Sales processes

Communication & presentation

Relationship building

Mechanical aptitude

Integrity & compliance

Learnability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Introduction

Joining TeamOetiker means connecting with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and 13 manufacturing sites. We are the leader in connecting solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps, and connectors can be found on virtually every car and millions of plumbing systems and appliances. We are a privately owned, family-run business, with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Sound like a place where you want to be? Connect with us.

Overview

Joining 'TeamOetiker' means connecting with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 manufacturing sites. We are the leading provider of high-end connecting solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every car in the world and in millions of home plumbing systems and appliances. We are a privately owned, family-run business, with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Sound like a place where you want to be? Connect with us!

Sales Engineer – Michigan

Responsible for driving sales growth throughout Michigan. Primary market focus includes Plumbing, Data Centers, Medical, Agriculture, Automotive, and Industrial Manufacturing, with approximately 50% travel required.

This position is responsible for growing and developing theClamps and Ringsbusiness, with a strong emphasis on automotive applications, including Thermal Management, Driveshaft, Steering, and Air Intake systems, while also supporting industrial manufacturing customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and manage customer relationships throughout Michigan.
• Protect, grow, and support sales for assigned regional and national customers.
• Develop new business through customer prospecting, opportunity identification, and relationship management using the 360 sales approach.
• Grow the Clamps and Rings business within the Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing markets, focusing on applications such as Thermal Management, Driveshaft, Steering, and Air Intake systems.
• Manage sales opportunities, forecasts, and customer activities using established CRM and sales management systems.
• Support customer complaints, provide technical field service, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams.
• Partner with Key Account Managers and local production facilities to support strategic customer initiatives.
• Effectively manage time, travel, resources, and professional development to maximize sales performance.
• Travel approximately 50% to support customers, develop new business, and strengthen relationships throughout Michigan.

Requirements

Predominant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of sales processes, sales principles, and applicable industries.
• Knowledge of internal support processes, quality management systems/principals, and how to apply them.
• Detailed knowledge of Oetiker products, applications, and assembly solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to build lasting business relationships.
• Mechanical and commercial aptitude.
• Proven ability to learn.
• Ability to work with the highest levels of integrity and compliance.

Education:

• Bachelor-level degree in Engineering or other field supplemented with relevant technical experience.