Sales Engineer — Chemical Eng for Custom Foam Solutions

Merryweather Foam, Inc.; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Merryweather Foam, Inc. in Sylacauga, AL is seeking a Sales Engineer with a chemical engineering background who loves bridging technical problem-solving with customer-facing work.

You will partner with customers, our engineering and manufacturing teams, and sales leadership to develop solutions, grow key accounts, and win new business. This highly collaborative, on-site role requires strong account management, technical communication, and value-based selling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical field required or preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Experience in technical sales, account management, and cross-functional collaboration is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key customer accounts to achieve revenue and profitability objectives.
• Develop trusted relationships by understanding customers' technical needs and business drivers.
• Create and execute territory and account sales plans aligned with company goals.
• Work with Engineering, Estimating, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to develop accurate, timely solutions and quotes.
• Provide regular activity, forecast, and performance reporting; stay current on industry trends.

Skills

Technical sales

Account management

Prospecting & qualification

Negotiation & closing

CRM & reporting

Presentation skills

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Merryweather Foam, Inc. in Sylacauga, AL is seeking a Sales Engineer with a chemical engineering background who loves bridging technical problem-solving with customer-facing work.

You will partner with customers, our engineering and manufacturing teams, and sales leadership to develop solutions, grow key accounts, and win new business. This highly collaborative, on-site role requires strong account management, technical communication, and value-based selling.