Sales Engineer Role Recruitment-Aggregate & Mining Industry

Careermine; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Careermine is seeking a Sales Engineer to support customers in the aggregate and mining industries across a regional territory. The role combines technical selling with field-based customer support, requiring the ability to operate in quarry, mining, and processing environments.

The ideal candidate will travel about 50% (2–3 overnight stays weekly) and build strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities for productivity gains and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–10 years in aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of crushers, screens, conveyors, and wear parts.
• Ability to analyze operational challenges and propose technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to quarry, mine, and plant teams.
• Build and maintain customer relationships via site visits.
• Support applications involving crushing, screening, washing systems.
• Evaluate operations to improve productivity and profitability.
• Collaborate with internal engineers and OEM partners.
• Develop territory opportunities and growth plans.
• Maintain safety and professionalism in industrial environments.
• Communicate with operators, maintenance, and ownership teams.
• Travel ~50% with 2–3 overnight stays per week.

Skills

Crushers

Screens

Conveyors

Material flow

Process equipment

Wear materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering background

Mining Engineering background

Job description

About the Company

The company is a specialized technical sales organization serving the aggregate, mining, and heavy industrial sectors. Their approach goes beyond equipment sales. They serve as trusted advisors, helping customers maximize production, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and achieve long-term operational success. They are committed to building lasting relationships through technical credibility, responsiveness, and a customer-first mindset.

As an employee-owned organization (ESOP), they value accountability, ownership, and long-term thinking. Team members are empowered to make decisions, develop their careers, and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

About the Position

The company is seeking a highly motivated Sales Engineer to support customers throughout the aggregate and mining industry. This role combines technical expertise, consultative selling, and field-based customer support.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in quarry, mining, and processing environments while serving as a trusted technical resource for customers. You will help identify opportunities for operational improvements, recommend equipment and process solutions, and support customers in achieving production and profitability goals.

This is a regional territory-based role requiring approximately 50% travel, including overnight travel several nights per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to quarry, mine, and plant management teams.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through regular site visits and operational reviews.
• Support applications involving:
  • Crushing systems
  • Screening systems
  • Washing systems
  • Wear parts and wear materials
  • Material handling equipment
  • Process optimization initiatives
• Evaluate customer operations and recommend solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Collaborate with internal application engineers, OEM partners, and technical resources to develop customer solutions.
• Balance sales growth objectives with long-term customer success and operational performance.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and professionalism in industrial environments.
• Manage territory opportunities, customer development plans, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with equipment operators, maintenance personnel, plant managers, and ownership teams.

Travel Expectations

• Approximately 50% travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Typical schedule includes 2-3 overnight stays per week.
• Early morning customer visits and flexible scheduling based on operational needs.
• Frequent work in outdoor, industrial, and safety-sensitive environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical industry experience.
• Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related technical background preferred.
• 3-10 years of experience within:
  • Aggregates
  • Mining
  • Heavy industrial equipment
  • Material processing industries
• Strong understanding of:
  • Crushers
  • Screens
  • Conveyors
  • Material flow
  • Process equipment
  • Wear materials and wear components
• Ability to analyze operational challenges and provide practical technical solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package ranging from $110,000-$200,000
• Base salary representing approximately 60-70% of total earnings
• Performance-based incentive plan tied to:
  • Territory growth
  • Profitability and margins
  • Strategic objectives
  • Customer relationship development
• No pure commission structure

• Company vehicle
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career development and advancement opportunities