Sales Engineer - Solutions Development

Duravant; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefit packages

Paid holidays and paid time off

Education and training programs

Job summary

Duravant in Jonesboro, AR is looking for an experienced professional in material handling. The position demands a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 5 years of application experience with material handling equipment.

Key responsibilities include evaluating client needs, maintaining vendor relationships, and staying updated on emerging technologies. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of material handling equipment application experience.
• Ability to interface with colleagues and customers at all levels.
• Travel 10-20%.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales to evaluate client needs.
• Partner with the OC’s function to understand product capabilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong relationship management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Location: Jonesboro, AR 72401
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $0.02 - $0.04
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Manufacturing

Duravant Integrated Solutions is focused on providing solutions to both integrator and end-user customers. Integration Services leverages the products from our Duravant family of companies, which includes automated equipment for food processing, packaging, and material handling along with products and services from strategic equipment partners.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive compensation
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefit packages supporting health, well‑being, and financial security
• Development: Education and training programs, including educational assistance
• Time Off: Paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: Cross‑functional, collaborative environment focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: Driven by our number one asset – our employees and their successes
• Doing Good: Active community involvement with volunteer opportunities throughout the year

This position is based at Duravant in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with sales to evaluate client needs.
• Partner with the OC’s function to understand product capabilities and execution capabilities.
• Understand the key technical, operational, and commercial challenges facing prospective customers to assist in developing a value‑added solution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and applications.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, industry‑specific events, and trade shows.
• Produce equipment list and pricing.
• Solicit quotes for equipment and services.
• Maintain drawing block library.
• Develop Pricing Review Document (PRD).
• Develop calculation sheets for productivity, throughput, and rates to aid in solution design.
• Create Information Request Form for initial data capture for new opportunities.
• Schedule technical and price review meetings.
• Maintain quote schedule for timely delivery of proposals.
• Actively participate in process improvement.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of material handling equipment application experience.
• Technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to interface with colleagues and customers at all levels, by virtue of professional competence, integrity, and personal style.
• Travel 10-20%.

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. On occasion may be required to climb and work in high places, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.

Occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The position is an office‑based position with regular visits to the manufacturing area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.