This $2.5b turnover automation powerhouse provides tailored solutions, custom built to customer specification for Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, Pallet Shuttle Storage and Automated Guided Vehicles. A typical project ranges from $500k to $5m+.
Trainee Sales Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
49 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
This role involves selling custom built, fully automated bulk packaging, Vertical Form Fill Seal systems with an average order value of $2 million. Your conversations will focus on:
- Throughput
- Uptime
- Safety
- ROI
- Future-proofing operations
You’ll proactively learn and develop to own the full commercial lifecycle for your territory:
- Developing and executing a strategic sales plan across Houston
- Managing and growing key accounts while identifying new project opportunities
- Leading complex, consultative sales processes from first conversation to contract signature
- Conducting site surveys and working closely with customers to define technical and operational requirements
- Writing and presenting detailed commercial proposals and forecasts
- Negotiating with senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, procurement, and leadership teams
- Working cross functionally with engineering, project delivery, and service teams to ensure flawless execution
This is a field-based role with regular customer visits. You’ll manage your own diary, priorities, and pipeline like a professional.
Qualifications
- Educated in Engineering at degree level or above: Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
- An ambitious, hard working attitude
- Internal sales experience within engineering/manufacturing industries (advantageous)
- Experience within hands-on engineering roles (advantageous)
- Clear and concise communication skills
Requirements
- Fresh, ambitious, technical person looking to transition into a sales environment
Benefits
- Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- 20 Days PTO
- Medical, Eyecare, Dental
- 401k
- Professional office space available in Houston if desired
- Autonomy and flexibility in a true field-based position
- Continuous technical and professional development across global sites
- Exposure to innovative, bespoke projects
- A career within a global group turning over more than $1.5b
Job Requirements
- Educated in Engineering at degree level or above: Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
- An ambitious, hard working attitude
- Internal sales experience within engineering/manufacturing industries (advantageous)
- Experience within hands-on engineering roles (advantageous)
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Fresh, ambitious, technical person looking to transition into a sales environment
Benefits
- Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- 20 Days PTO
- Medical, Eyecare, Dental
- 401k
- Professional office space available in Houston if desired
- Autonomy and flexibility in a true field-based position
- Continuous technical and professional development across global sites
- Exposure to innovative, bespoke projects
- A career within a global group turning over more than $1.5b
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