Technical Sales Engineer Northern United States

Senstronic Group; Michigan; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Bonus program

Career development

Home-office autonomy

Job summary

Senstronic Group is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to drive growth in Michigan and neighboring states. You will serve as a technical advisor and strategic business partner for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial customers.

You will develop relationships across factory, project, and purchasing levels, identify needs, and propose tailored technical solutions. Remote/home-office based with significant autonomy and travel in the Northern U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven success in technical sales within industrial markets.
• Automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers experience preferred.
• Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow business with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial customers
• Build relationships with customers at factory, project, and purchasing levels
• Identify customer challenges and propose tailored technical solutions
• Prospect and develop new business opportunities across the Northern U.S. territory
• Promote Senstronic's sensing and automation solutions through visits, presentations, and product demonstrations
• Support project development from opportunity identification through implementation
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and international teams
• Prepare commercial proposals and support contract negotiations
• Manage customer activity, reporting, and territory planning
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to uncover growth opportunities

Skills

Technical sales experience

Automotive industry experience

Consultative selling

Strong communication skills

Territory management

Independently driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Senstronic is a global technology company specializing in industrial electronics, sensing solutions, and automation technologies.

We design, manufacture, and distribute innovative products that help customers improve safety, efficiency, and performance in demanding environments.

With headquarters in France, manufacturing sites across Europe, and subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, Italy, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, and South Africa, we support leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers while expanding into markets such as industrial automation, agricultural equipment, and rail transportation.

Role

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will act as both a trusted technical advisor and a strategic business partner for our customers across Michigan and neighboring states.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow business with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial customers
• Build and strengthen relationships with customers at factory, project, and purchasing levels
• Identify customer challenges and propose technical solutions tailored to their needs
• Prospect and develop new business opportunities throughout the Northern U.S. territory
• Promote Senstronic's sensing and automation solutions through customer visits, technical presentations, and product demonstrations
• Support project development from opportunity identification through successful implementation
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and international teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Prepare commercial proposals and support contract negotiations
• Manage customer activity, reporting, and territory planning
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to uncover new growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• Proven success in technical sales, business development, or account management within industrial markets
• Automotive industry experience (OEMs and Tier suppliers) strongly preferred
• Experience selling technical or engineered solutions
• Understanding of manufacturing environments and industrial processes
• Strong consultative selling approach
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Entrepreneurial and results-driven attitude
• Ability to work independently and manage a territory autonomously
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders from engineering teams to executive leadership
• Additional languages are a plus

Territory & Travel

• Territory: Michigan and neighboring states
• Approximately 60-80% customer-facing travel
• Home-office based position with significant autonomy

Benefits & Culture

• Join a growing international company with an entrepreneurial culture
• Work with leading automotive and industrial manufacturers
• Collaborate on global projects with international teams
• Take ownership of your territory with a high level of autonomy
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus program, and vehicle allowance
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth