Technical Sales Engineer, Industrial Boiler Systems & Aftermarket Services

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE $250k+ with uncapped commission

ESOP

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Work from home every Friday

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for industrial boiler systems and aftermarket services in the Manhattan/NYC metro area. You will quote and sell repair, upgrade, and aftermarket solutions based on field technician findings, often packaged as kits.

This hands-on role requires boiler/steam systems knowledge; a mechanical engineering degree is a plus. The position is full-time with a hybrid work model and strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with commercial or industrial boilers, steam systems, combustion equipment, or similar heating/mechanical equipment.
• Comfortable reviewing job site findings, equipment specs, and basic mechanical drawings to prepare quotes.
• Experience with CRM software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable managing and growing an assigned account territory.

Responsibilities

• Quote and sell repair, upgrade, and aftermarket solutions based on field technicians' on-site recommendations.
• Develop technical solutions for boiler repairs, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• Review job site findings, equipment specs, and technician notes to prepare accurate, same-day quotes.
• Support field technicians with same-day quotations while onsite.
• Manage and grow relationships within your assigned territory and existing account base.
• Negotiate and close repair/upgrade solutions, and oversee projects from quote through completion.
• Coordinate with service, scheduling, purchasing, and project management teams to ensure successful execution.
• Identify opportunities for larger capital equipment projects and collaborate with the sales team.

Skills

Field sales

Technical sales

Mechanical understanding

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer, Industrial Boiler Systems & Aftermarket Services (JN -042025-83515) Manhattan, New York

Salary: USD80000 - USD100000 per annum + Uncapped Commission

Technical Sales Engineer, Commercial & Industrial Boiler Systems

Location: Mount Vernon, NY (territory: Manhattan & NYC Metro), hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Industry: Commercial & Industrial Heating Equipment, Technical Sales & Aftermarket Services

An employee-owned heating contractor serving commercial and industrial clients is hiring a Technical Sales Engineer to grow its Aftermarket Parts and Service business across Manhattan and the NYC metro area. You'll quote and sell repair, upgrade, and aftermarket solutions based on what field technicians find during service visits, often packaged as kits, not cold-call new business. You'll inherit an existing territory and account base to manage and grow. This is a hands-on technical sales role for someone who already knows boilers, steam systems, or combustion equipment, a mechanical engineering degree is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Quote and sell repair, upgrade, and aftermarket solutions based on field technicians' on-site recommendations
• Develop technical solutions for boiler repairs, upgrades, and maintenance projects
• Review job site findings, equipment specs, and technician notes to prepare accurate, same-day quotes
• Support field technicians with same-day quotations while onsite
• Manage and grow relationships within your assigned territory and existing account base
• Negotiate and close repair/upgrade solutions, and oversee projects from quote through completion
• Coordinate with service, scheduling, purchasing, and project management teams to ensure successful execution
• Identify opportunities for larger capital equipment projects and collaborate with the sales team

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with commercial or industrial boilers, steam systems, combustion equipment, or similar heating/mechanical equipment, this is not an entry-level role
• Comfortable reviewing job site findings, equipment specs, and basic mechanical drawings to prepare accurate quotes
• Experience with CRM software and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable managing and growing an assigned account territory

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Background in technical sales, applications engineering, or service engineering
• Prior experience quoting repair or upgrade work off technician-identified recommendations

Compensation and Benefits

• $250,000 on-target earnings (OTE), uncapped commission — top performers have earned $200,000+ in commission alone
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home every Friday

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