Sales Engineer

About Our Client

My client is a 3rd generation, family-owned manufacturer of industrial metal components. They serve a diverse customer base in many industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and more. They're well-known for an excellent company culture and stability.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, cold outreach, trade shows, and industry networking.
• Manage and expand a portfolio of existing customer accounts, building trusted, long‑term relationships.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations tailored to customer applications and requirements.
• Translate customer needs into manufacturable solutions by partnering with engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Develop proposals and quotations, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms.
• Act as the primary technical liaison throughout the sales cycle and into project execution.
• Track market trends, customer feedback, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, forecasts, and customer data within a CRM system.
• Share insights from the field to support continuous improvement and product development initiatives.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a technical discipline preferred (or equivalenthands‑on experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or solution‑based B2B sales.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Comfort managing a territory, setting priorities, and working independently.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and standard business software.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to support customers and business development efforts.

• Base salary $80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience level
• 2 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time
• 10 company holidays
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401k program with employer match