Sales Engineer

Verto People; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Bonus up to 25%

National Travel Required

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of engineered pumping and process equipment seeks an Outside Sales Engineer to manage customer relationships in the polymer and petrochemical sectors. The role offers a base pay range of $100,000 to $120,000 and includes benefits like 401K and a bonus up to 25%. Ideal candidates are from engineering disciplines and possess strong communication skills. The position requires travel across the EASTERN or MIDWEST regions.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales engineering or technical sales roles is beneficial.
• Strong interest in technical sales with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently across a large territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing customer base in the polymer and petrochemical sectors.
• Visit plants to maintain relationships and address customer needs.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities through market awareness.

Skills

Sales Engineering

Technical Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Market Awareness

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Outside Sales Engineer / Application Engineer / Territory Manager

An Outside Sales Engineer / Application Engineer / Territory Manager is required to join a leading manufacturer of engineered pumping and process equipment supplying into the polymer and petrochemical sectors.

The Outside Sales Engineer / Application Engineer / Territory Manager role is open to candidates from any engineering discipline, including mechanical, electrical, industrial, process, manufacturing or similar. The position suits both experienced sales professionals and engineers looking to move into a customer‑facing technical sales role.

This role will operate across the EASTERN or MIDWEST regions, working with customers involved in polymer production, storage, packaging, and petrochemical processing.

Package

Bonus: Up to 25% (year one)

Company Benefits

• 401K
• National Travel Required

Outside Sales Engineer / Application Engineer / Territory Manager Role

• Manage and grow an existing customer base within the polymer and petrochemical sectors while developing new business across the region.
• Visit polymer plants, petrochemical facilities, and polymer storage and packaging operations to maintain relationships and address customer needs.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities through market awareness, prospecting, and onsite engagement.
• Work with engineering companies, end users, and plant teams to match products to applications.
• Support customers involved in polymer handling including storage, sorting, packaging, and transport of polymer products.
• Work closely with internal teams and assist with technical questions, application requirements, and project needs.
• Coordinate with inside sales for quotations, pricing, and service scheduling.
• Advise on correct equipment selection and support customers with troubleshooting.

Outside Sales Engineer / Application Engineer / Territory Manager Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sales Engineer / Technical Sales / Application Engineer / Business Development Manager / Field Service Engineer / Project Engineer / Process Engineer or similar is beneficial.
• Exposure to polymer or petrochemical environments such as polymer handling, storage, packaging, or plant support equipment is strongly advantageous.
• Open to candidates from pumps, compressors, process equipment, rotating equipment, material handling, and industrial machinery backgrounds.
• Strong interest in technical sales with a willingness to learn and develop through structured long‑term training.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently across a large territory.
• Based in the EAST or MIDWEST, with travel required.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Engineering

Industries

Engineering Services, Plastics Manufacturing, and Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing