Technical Sales Engineer

Inert Corporation; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the machinery sector is seeking a dynamic full-time sales professional to generate leads and manage customer relationships. This mid-senior level role requires a strong knowledge of chemistry or chemical engineering, sales principles, and CRM systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in capital equipment sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers benefits such as 401(k) matching and health insurance, with opportunities for travel both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Education in or understanding of chemistry and/or chemical, electrical engineering.
• Experience in capital equipment sales preferred.
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets.
• Knowledge of customer service.
• Experience in capital equipment sales is preferred.
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets.
• Planning and strategizing.
• Working independently.
• Persuasiveness.
• Adaptability.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Resilience and tenacity.
• Stress tolerance.
• Mechanical aptitude a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify leads.
• Develop and maintain a customer database.
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns.
• Make sales calls to new and existing clients.
• Schedule sales activity, maintain records for sales reports, and create and submit expense reports.
• Respond to leads from CRM (Sharp Spring).
• Develop and maintain a customer database.
• Make sales calls to new and existing clients.
• Develop and present company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships.
• Identify and participate in sales events and trade shows.
• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development.
• Travel both domestically and internationally.

Skills

Sales principles and practices

Chemistry knowledge

CRM familiarity

Customer service

Persuasiveness

Adaptability

Verbal and written communication

Stress tolerance

Customer service

Capital equipment sales

Education

Education in chemistry or chemical engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Inert is a fast‑pace company that specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of inert gloveboxes. Our gloveboxes are used in various applications, including solar panels, lithium batteries, nuclear research, and the medical field, empowering researchers to discover and develop tomorrow’s technologies.

At Inert, we foster a culture of inclusion that values the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of every employee. We believe that our differences make us a stronger team—one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers superior business results. Our core values are teamwork, fun, empathy, integrity, people, and excellence.

You have an academic background in science, but you’re drawn to the world of business. You’re dynamic and independent, with a passion for tackling challenges. Your curiosity drives you, and you’re eager to join a team with the ambition to make a real impact. You like to travel, and you want to be part of a growing company that offers opportunities in the US but also internationally, send us your application!

Main Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify leads
• Source and develop client referrals
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, email, or in person
• Prepare sales action plans and strategies
• Schedule sales activity, maintain records for sales reports, and create and submit expense reports
• Respond to leads from CRM (Sharp Spring)
• Develop and maintain a customer database
• Make sales calls to new and existing clients
• Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
• Identify and participate in sales events and trade shows
• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development
• Travel both domestically and internationally

Education and Experience

• Education in or understanding of chemistry and/or chemical, electrical engineering and its applications in academic and industrial setting
• Knowledge of principles and practices of sales
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• Knowledge of customer service
• Experience in capital equipment sales is preferred
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets
• Planning and strategizing
• Working independently
• Persuasiveness
• Adaptability
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize
• Verbal and written communication
• Resilience and tenacity
• Stress tolerance
• Mechanical aptitude a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package

• Commission pay
• 3 years

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing