Sales Engineer

STQ Partners; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

STQ Partners in the United States seeks a Sales Engineer / Regional Sales Manager focused on flow control to own a territory, build relationships with engineers, distributors and end users, and drive growth in a high‑value market.

You will translate complex mechanical requirements into effective solutions, deliver technical presentations and demonstrations, and travel regularly to client sites, trade shows, and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience in flow control, fluid handling, pumps, valves, or related industrial sector preferred.
• Proven sales, business development, or technical account management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of accounts across your assigned region.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target industries.
• Provide technical consultation on flow control products (pulsation dampeners, surge suppressors, valves, and related equipment).
• Work closely with engineering and distributor partners to specify and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Build long-term relationships with OEMs, distributors, and end-users.
• Report on pipeline activity, market trends, and competitor movements.
• Represent the company at trade shows, site visits, and industry events.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical account management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sales Engineer / Regional Sales Manager - Flow Control

A specialist in flow control solutions is looking for a Sales Engineer / Regional Sales Manager to join a growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically-minded sales professional to take ownership of a territory and drive growth within a technically demanding, high-value market.

About the Role

You’ll be the technical and commercial face of the business within your region — building relationships with engineers, distributors, and end users, identifying new business opportunities, and providing expert guidance on the company's flow control product range. This role suits someone who can speak the language of mechanical engineers and translate technical requirements into effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of accounts across your assigned region
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target industries
• Provide technical consultation on flow control products (pulsation dampeners, surge suppressors, valves, and related equipment)
• Work closely with engineering and distributor partners to specify and recommend appropriate solutions
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations
• Build long-term relationships with OEMs, distributors, and end-users
• Report on pipeline activity, market trends, and competitor movements
• Represent the company at trade shows, site visits, and industry events

What We're Looking For

• A degree or equivalent background in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• Prior experience in flow control, fluid handling, pumps, valves, or a related industrial sector strongly preferred
• Proven sales, business development, or technical account management experience
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex engineering concepts
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable managing an independent territory
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region

Why Join Us?

• Work with an established, respected name in flow control
• Autonomy to manage your own region and pipeline
• Competitive salary, commission structure, and benefits package
• Genuine opportunity for career growth within a specialist technical field