Technical Sales Engineer

Trexon; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trexon is seeking a Technical Inside Sales Representative who will blend engineering knowledge with sales acumen to support quote generation across product lines. You will translate customer drawings into Bills of Materials and labor routers in our ERP, ensuring quotes align with pricing, lead times, and company competencies.

The role requires two+ years in customer-facing or interconnect experience, a Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred), and strong MS Office/ERP skills to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (preferred).
• Two years in a customer-facing role.
• Two or more years in the interconnect industry (preferred).
• General computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Technical problem solving: Ability to diagnose and solve technical problems, and provide support during the sales process.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned customer communication such as requests for quotes with requests for additional documents, pertinent technical questions, need for quote extension, etc.
• Provide advice and support to customers regarding substitute components.
• Concisely provide options for faster delivery and cheaper pricing.
• Explain pricing increases that exceed standard inflationary rates or what constitutes adder charges related to excess material, NRE, First Article Inspection Reports, Source Inspection, etc.
• Follow up regarding expired quotes for feedback as to why they were lost.
• Develop Bills of Material and Routers (labor estimates) with which to develop estimated costs, apply appropriate margins, and determine a sales price.
• Make decisions on additional charges for extra expenses like excess material left over from a supplier minimum order requirement, special tooling requirements, test mates for test harnesses, development of manufacturing aids like build boards, etc.
• Determine delivery schedule by considering component lead times, engineering requirements, transit times, and shop labor availability.
• Develop a professional quote – including any notes specific and necessary for the items being quoted - using the company ERP system and using the customer’s requested quoting system when required.
• Provide pre-sales support to customers by identifying apparent drawing conflicts and offering solutions when prudent.
• Research, identify, and communicate special tooling, test mates, acceptable alternate materials, specification requirements, and other miscellaneous items to internal Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Review customer requirements and ensure that it is supported by customer product lines and meets competencies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Research skills

Financial acumen

Detail oriented

Quote presentation

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

Trexon is seeking a Technical Inside Sales Representative who will blend engineering knowledge with sales acumen to support quote generation across product lines. You will translate customer drawings into Bills of Materials and labor routers in our ERP, ensuring quotes align with pricing, lead times, and company competencies.

The role requires two+ years in customer-facing or interconnect experience, a Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred), and strong MS Office/ERP skills to deliver