Technical Sales Engineer - Foam Polymers (Onsite)

Hire Hangar; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Hangar is seeking a Sales Engineer with a chemical engineering background to support a custom foam manufacturer serving medical, aerospace, automotive, industrial and electronics sectors. This fully on-site role requires day-to-day interaction with customers, engineering, and the manufacturing team to shape customer needs into producible solutions.

You will cultivate key accounts, coordinate with engineering and estimating to develop timely quotes, pursue new opportunities, travel for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Polymer Engineering or related field.
• Ability to translate customer needs into manufacturable solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to work on-site with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and grow relationships with important accounts, staying attentive to both technical demands and broader business goals.
• Serve as the connecting point between customers and manufacturing, translating what customers ask for into solutions that can be built.
• Pursue new sales opportunities, whether through incoming leads or outbound prospecting.
• Work closely with engineering, estimating, manufacturing, and customer service to put together timely, accurate quotes.
• Occasionally travel for on-site customer visits and attend relevant trade shows or industry gatherings.
• Track and maintain accurate records related to accounts, pipeline progress, and customer conversations.
• Stay informed on foam materials, applications, and shifts within the industry.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related technical area

Job description

Hire Hangar is seeking a Sales Engineer with a chemical engineering background to support a custom foam manufacturer serving medical, aerospace, automotive, industrial and electronics sectors. This fully on-site role requires day-to-day interaction with customers, engineering, and the manufacturing team to shape customer needs into producible solutions.

You will cultivate key accounts, coordinate with engineering and estimating to develop timely quotes, pursue new opportunities, travel for