Sales Engineer - Pressure Vessels & Nutsche Filtration Equipment

Pope Scientific, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Pope Scientific, Inc. is seeking a Sales Engineer to expand our customer base across vessel and Nutsche product lines. This role blends technical sales with project leadership, ensuring customer expectations are met from inquiry to order fulfillment.

You will manage accounts, respond to inquiries with technical guidance, and coordinate with engineering, fabrication, and operations teams to deliver practical solutions. A strong sales orientation and engineering background are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record in process industries.
• Hands-on knowledge of pressure vessels and related components.
• Ability to read technical specifications and propose solutions.
• Proficiency with Office suite and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through inbound leads, outreach, and referrals.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers to drive repeat sales.
• Respond to inquiries and provide technical guidance on product selection.
• Prepare proposals, quotes, and product recommendations.
• Manage projects from order receipt through delivery with engineering and operations teams.
• Track activity, pipeline, and customer data using CRM software.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Customer relationship building

CRM software

Technical guidance

Education

BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pope Scientific is a leading manufacturer of pressure vessels, Nutsche filter dryers, and related process equipment serving the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food & flavor markets. We are seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to grow our customer base and drive revenue across our vessel and Nutsche product lines.

Sales Engineer is responsible for managing customer accounts, developing new business, and overseeing projects from initial inquiry through order fulfillment. The Sales Engineer will serve as both a technical sales resource and a project point of contact, ensuring customer expectations are met at every stage.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through inbound leads, outreach, and referrals
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers to drive repeat and expanded sales
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries and provide technical guidance on product selection
• Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and product recommendations
• Manage projects from order receipt through delivery, coordinating with internal engineering, fabrication, and operations teams
• Monitor project timelines, communicate status updates to customers, and proactively address delays or issues
• Work closely with customers to understand requirements, resolve problems, and deliver practical solutions
• Track activity, pipeline, and customer data using CRM software

Required Qualifications

• Proven sales track record, or engineering experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or related process industries
• Hands-on knowledge of pressure vessels, fittings, gauges, agitators/mixers, and various metals and alloys
• Strong ability to build customer relationships, identify needs, and close sales
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and CRM software knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with ASME pressure vessel fabrication standards
• Familiarity with mixing equipment and solid/liquid separation technology, including Nutsche filtration
• Experience selling into chemical, pharmaceutical, or related process industries
• 3+ years sales experience preferred

Comprehensive benefits offered, including:

• Health, dental, and vision coverages.
• Employer-paid group term life, short-term and long-term disability coverages.