Sales Engineer

Location: New London, Wisconsin, USA
Salary: $90,000 base salary + commission
Industry: Material Handling / Conveyor Systems
Travel: 25% of the time. Nationally

We’re partnering with an established manufacturer of high-quality material handling and conveyor systems to recruit an experienced Sales Engineer to join its growing sales team.

Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering durable, cost-effective and innovative conveyor solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. Operating from a vertically integrated manufacturing facility, the business combines advanced fabrication, paint and assembly capabilities with a commitment to quality, efficiency and customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven conveyor sales professional to maximise their earning potential and develop a long-term career with an established industry leader.

The Sales Engineer Role

As Sales Engineer, you will take responsibility for managing and developing an established sales territory across the US. You’ll work closely with customers, distributors and system integrators to identify opportunities, develop tailored solutions and deliver sales growth.

You’ll benefit from the support and mentorship of an experienced sales team, alongside comprehensive product training to ensure you have the technical knowledge and resources needed to succeed.

This role would suit a commercially driven individual who combines technical sales expertise with a proactive approach to business development and account management.

Sales Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to grow sales within an established US territory.

• Identify, prospect and secure new customer accounts and business opportunities.

• Manage the full sales cycle, from initial enquiry and solution development through to quotation and project delivery.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, system integrators and direct customers.

• Understand customer requirements and recommend innovative, cost-effective conveyor solutions.

• Manage quotations, pricing and project coordination to ensure customer expectations are met.

• Develop existing accounts while identifying opportunities to expand the customer base.

• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, opportunity pipelines and customer records using CRM systems.

• Undertake occasional travel within the assigned territory to meet customers and develop business relationships.

• Travel up to 25% of the time Nationally

The ideal Sales Engineer candidate will bring:

• At least 3 years of successful conveyor sales experience, ideally selling standard or bespoke conveyor systems.

• A proven ability to develop new business, manage customer relationships and consistently deliver against sales targets.

• Experience within material handling, power transmission, packaging equipment or a related industrial sector.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand technical customer requirements.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, with experience managing multiple opportunities and projects.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, alongside CRM software.

• A self-motivated, entrepreneurial approach, with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to succeed.

An associate degree, bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant industry experience is preferred. Candidates with five or more years of relevant experience are particularly encouraged to apply.