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Territory Applications Engineer – Custom Fluid & Process Controls $75,000 – $125,000 Base + Uncapped Commissions

• Rochester, MN Area
• SE Minnesota Territory

Direct-Hire Pay & Incentives:

Baseline salary from $75,000 to $125,000 (scaling directly with technical depth) + uncapped commission structure, vehicle/travel allowance, and full corporate benefits.

Work Pattern/Schedule:

Flexible 1st Shift field schedule managing an established SE Minnesota territory with daily driving for face-to-face client consultations.

Environment & Company Profile:

Rapidly expanding, highly respected systems integrator specializing in custom, automated industrial water treatment and process solutions; lean, non-bureaucratic structure with clear paths to Regional or Sales Management leadership.

Core Functional Scope:

Technical B2B account strategy, water chemistry evaluation, boiler/cooling tower system design, fluid mechanics, custom chemical delivery system engineering, and enterprise sales execution.

Strict Requirements & Authorization:

Requires BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental preferred), 3+ years of technical B2B sales or consultative engineering experience, US work authorization, and residency within a 55-minute commute of Rochester, MN. If you are an engineer or technical specialist looking to step away from a stagnant desk job and take control of your earning potential, this consultative territory role offers the perfect blend of engineering problem-solving and financial freedom. Our client is an expanding, highly respected systems integrator specializing in custom, automated industrial water treatment and process solutions. Operating with a lean, non-bureaucratic corporate structure, the organization gives you true entrepreneurial freedom to manage a lucrative SE Minnesota territory. Backed by a world-class training program and a robust technical service team, you will balance high-impact new business acquisition with key account development—offering custom automated solutions to plant managers and engineering leaders across manufacturing, food & beverage, and processing facilities. What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

Drive Territory Strategy:

Serve as the primary technical consultant and Territory Manager across SE Minnesota, balancing new account acquisition with high-value account retention.

Deliver Consultative Engineering Solutions:

Conduct technical field assessments for manufacturing plants, food/beverage facilities, and industrial sites managing high- and low-pressure water systems.

Analyze Water Chemistry & System Specs:

Evaluate water chemistry metrics, fluid dynamics, and process constraints to design custom, automated chemical and treatment systems.

Engage Plant Leadership:

Partner directly with facility managers and chief engineers to engineer mechanical upgrades, fluid control systems, and chemical treatment protocols.

Manage Full Sales Cycle:

Guide complex enterprise sales cycles—from technical prospecting and proposal design to executive presentations, closing, and account growth.

Execute Daily Field Travel:

Maintain an organized driving schedule throughout SE Minnesota, spending time on-site conducting face-to-face engineering reviews. Collaborate with

Internal Teams:

Work closely with internal applications staff to optimize custom equipment configurations for complex field applications. What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

Engineering Degree:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering strongly preferred). Technical B2B Sales /

Applications Experience:

3+ years of technical B2B sales or consultative engineering experience managing complex capital equipment or industrial process control solutions.

Industrial Domain Depth:

Practical understanding of industrial water treatment chemistry, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, or fluid handling systems.

Commercial Track Record:

Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding technical sales goals and expanding territory revenue.

Territory & Travel Discipline:

Capability and willingness to manage a regional footprint with regular daily field travel.

Location & Authorization:

U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable 55-minute daily driving radius of the Rochester, MN area. Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

Market Familiarity:

Existing commercial relationships or familiarity with industrial manufacturing plants in SE Minnesota.

Water Chemistry Credentials:

Certified Water Technologist (CWT) credential or specialized training in industrial water management.

Process Automation Literacy:

Exposure to automated dosing pumps, chemical feed controllers, and online monitoring telemetry.