Senior Sales Engineer

Culligan International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Culligan International is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer for Global Accounts to lead technical, consultative sales of capital water treatment equipment. Location is hybrid from Rosemont/Libertyville/Chicago with travel, or fully remote with travel.

The role requires a chemical engineering background and 10–15 years in the water industry, with a track record in data centers and food & beverage markets. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; related technical field considered.
• Minimum 10 years in water treatment or industrial process sales/engineering.
• Strong understanding of process engineering and industrial water systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new business opportunities for custom-engineered water treatment systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver tailored technical proposals and system solutions.
• Conduct site visits and system audits to gather data and identify performance improvements.
• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract execution.
• Perform advanced process calculations and support pilot testing and startups.
• Participate in bids, review drawings, and prepare submittals.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and forecasts.

Skills

Technical sales

Process engineering

Data center clients

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Engineering degree related field

Tools

CAD

Simulation software

Job description

Position

Senior Sales Engineer, Global Accounts

Supervisor

Director of Global Accounts

Location

Hybrid from Rosemont, Libertyville or Downtown Chicago, IL - OR can be fully Remote with travel

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation including base $100-150k plus commissions, realistic OTE of $200-300k

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Engineer (Chemical Engineer or technically equivalent degree holder) with 10–15 years of water industry experience to join our Global Accounts Team. This position focuses on technical, consultative sales of capital water treatment equipment to high-growth markets such as data centers and food & beverage manufacturers. The ideal candidate is a customer-obsessed team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and has a proven track record, passion for innovative solutions, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new business opportunities for custom-engineered water treatment systems (Pretreatment, filtration, ion-exchange, membranes, electro-chlorination, e.g.)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver tailored technical proposals and system solutions.
• Conduct site visits and system audits to gather operational data and identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Own the full sales cycle: from lead generation through technical scoping, proposal development, contract negotiation, execution oversight, and deployment.
• Perform advanced process calculations (reaction kinetics, membrane projections, evaporative modeling, mass/energy balances, e.g.)
• Support pilot testing, system startups, and on-site technical fieldwork as needed.
• Participate in construction project bids: review mechanical drawings, specifications, size components, respond to RFIs, and prepare formal submittals.
• Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasts, and customer documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred. Will consider Civil, Industrial, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field such as chemistry.
• Minimum 10 years industry experience with 5+ years in direct technical sales or application engineering related to water treatment or industrial processes. Will consider strong consultant industry candidates with exemplary customer-facing skills.
• Strong foundation in process engineering and industrial water systems (evaporative cooling, hydronics, membrane separation, etc.) Familiarity with projection tools, PFD/P&ID review, and willingness to learn CAD or simulation software.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for customer visits, training, and project execution as needed.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position: Integrity, Resourcefulness, Customer Focus, Team Player, Adaptability, Excellence

About Us

As the world’s leading water experts, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, Culligan International offers technologically advanced, state of the art water filtration products, including: water softeners, water filtration systems, industrial water treatment solutions, drinking water systems and whole-house filtration systems.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation including base plus commissions & benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), Paid time off, Additional voluntary benefits