Technical Sales Engineer — Insulation & Process Innovation

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Technical Sales & Customer Support professional in Virginia to act as the primary technical resource for customers, guiding applications and recommending products. Travel up to 50% may be required to support customers and demonstrations.

The role collaborates with manufacturing and engineering to optimize processes, supports business development with presentations, and contributes to product development and innovation through customer feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, product engineering, or related role.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills.
• Travel up to 50% as needed.
• CRM and ERP systems familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, providing application guidance and product recommendations.
• Support business development activities through technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer consultations.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding application requirements and proposing effective solutions.
• Assist customers in evaluating and implementing electrical insulation materials and related products.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and product performance.
• Troubleshoot application and manufacturing issues related to adhesion, curing cycles, performance, and material compatibility.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
• Provide technical feedback to improve products and manufacturing processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate new materials, coatings, resins, and insulation technologies.
• Assist with product testing, validation, and implementation activities.
• Identify opportunities for product enhancements based on customer feedback and market needs.

Skills

Technical sales

Applications engineering

Customer-facing skills

CRM proficiency

ERP proficiency

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Materials Science

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Technical Sales & Customer Support professional in Virginia to act as the primary technical resource for customers, guiding applications and recommending products. Travel up to 50% may be required to support customers and demonstrations.

The role collaborates with manufacturing and engineering to optimize processes, supports business development with presentations, and contributes to product development and innovation through customer feedback.