Technical Sales and Field Service Engineer

CaptiveAire Systems; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid holidays and PTO based on tenure

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Lexington, Kentucky seeks a driven engineer to join their sales team. The role focuses on application engineering, customer relations, and sales support, requiring 2-5 years of experience and a technical degree. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies. The position offers a competitive salary of $70k–$100k with additional bonuses, along with extensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience required.
• Expectation of FE Exam completion within 6 months of employment for engineering graduates.
• Proactive, self-motivated attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated application engineering and design support for ventilation applications.
• Work directly with Engineers, Contractors, End Users, and Food Service Dealers.
• Research and develop new business opportunities with users.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

4-year technical degree in mechanical, electrical, construction, or science-oriented curriculum

Job description

Overview

Seeking a driven and motivated engineer to join our sales team focusing on growing business with existing customers and developing new business. This position will involve applications engineering, sales support and field service work. Sales Engineers should be comfortable working in a result-driven, fast-paced environment. The position includes extensive formalized training and mentorship to develop skills and knowledge of CaptiveAire products, market strategies, and application engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated application engineering and design support for ventilation applications, aiming to deliver sustainable products and the latest technologies tailored to customer needs.
• Work directly with Engineers, Contractors, End Users, and Food Service Dealers.
• Daily tasks include inside sales support, application engineering and outside sales.
• Educate and promote CaptiveAire products to users in your market through conference calls, meetings, presentations, and product demos.
• Research and develop new business opportunities with new and existing users.
• Top-tier customer service with a focus on timely responses and problem solving.
• Pattern of quick turnaround times and ongoing process improvement to enhance the customer experience.
• Occasional presentations and on-site visits, including project coordination, scheduling and post-sale support as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience
• 4-year technical degree in mechanical, electrical, construction, or science-oriented curriculum preferred
• Excellent computer, organizational and communication/presentation skills
• Problem solving with a passion for continuous learning
• Strong desire to interface with customers and embrace new technologies
• Willing to travel for training opportunities
• If not already completed, expectation of FE Exam completion within 6 months of employment for engineering graduates
• Proactive, self-motivated attitude and readiness to contribute to a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and PTO based on tenure
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Relocation assistance

Salary

$70k–$100k base, negotiable based on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, disability, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status.