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Job Summary Mazzei Injector Company is seeking an Inside Sales Engineer to join our team in Bakersfield, California. This role combines technical knowledge, customer support, and sales to help customers and distributors identify the right Mazzei products and systems for their applications. The Inside Sales Engineer will provide technical assistance, respond to sales inquiries, qualify leads, assist with product and system selection, prepare proposals, and support our regional sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with a science or engineering background to gain hands-on technical and commercial experience, with opportunities for growth into outside sales or advanced engineering roles. Duties Develop an in-depth knowledge of all Mazzei products/systems and their applications Provide technical assistance to customers, distributors, and distributor customers Respond to select incoming sales inquiries related to troubleshooting issues and process questions Qualify leads generated through sales and marketing activities Assist Regional Sales Managers with customer proposals Participate on select project teams Manage sales to catalogue customers Attend select trade shows with outside sales team Manage rental product inventory Oversee Mazzei's LinkedIn profile to update the market regarding recent installations, innovations, sales activity, etc. Maintain installation lists, quote log, and other project tracking documentation Coordinate make-to-stock and product orders Support engineering and operations departments on an as-needed basis Stay informed of competitive products on various ecommerce platforms Desired Skills & Experience Since this position is viewed by senior management as a path to outside sales or more responsible engineering positions, the qualified candidate will have: Minimum Bachelor's Degree with Science or Engineering major preferred. 0-2 years in water/wastewater industry (manufacturing, product management, application engineering or purchasing responsibilities). Knowledge of fluid treatment/dosing systems. Strong ability to learn technical knowledge & verbiage of multiple industries. Works independently subject to general management direction. Knowledge of Microsoft software with an emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent telephone and communication skills. Capable of handling multiple customer projects/inquiries at the same time. Fluent in Spanish Company Description Founded in 1978 by Angelo Mazzei, the Company manufactures a broad line of patented high-efficiency Venturi injectors, specialized nozzles, degassing separators, flash mixers, and GDT™ ozone system combinations for use in various water related applications. Mazzei started with a single patent and through innovation and research, its lineup of products has expanded substantially and now includes over 16 US patents and corresponding foreign patents. Mazzei is dedicated to conducting business with honesty, integrity and responsiveness in the development and application of innovative science-based technologies to make more efficient use of the world's water resources. For more information, visit www.mazzei.net or contact the company at (661) 363-6500.

Pay:

$26.93 - $32.69 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person