Technical Sales Engineer | Insulation Solutions & 50% Travel

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Technical Sales & Customer Support professional to act as the primary technical resource for customers in Virginia.

You will provide application guidance, product recommendations, and support business development with demonstrations and consultations. You will collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize processes and troubleshoot issues, while building strong customer relationships and helping evaluate insulation materials and related

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.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed.
• Proficiency with CRM and ERP systems 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

Excellent communication

Customer-facing skills

Travel up to 50%

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng / Chemical Eng / Materials Science

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking a Technical Sales & Customer Support professional to act as the primary technical resource for customers in Virginia.

You will provide application guidance, product recommendations, and support business development with demonstrations and consultations. You will collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize processes and troubleshoot issues, while building strong customer relationships and helping evaluate insulation materials and related