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Mechanical Sales Engineer
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A Sales Engineer specializes in selling scientific or advanced technology products or services. Provides engineering expertise as part of a sales team. Offers technical demonstrations, identifies or modifies products to meet specific customer requirements and assists with solving technical problems after products are installed.
$113,691 / year median in North Carolina
-19% projected decline
Job Description
Job Details Engineering
Mechanical Sales Engineer Durham, NC Job Description
Job ID#: 122446
Category:
Engineering Job Type:
Permanent Branch:
Raleigh Salary:
$ 85000.00
- $ 85000.
00
Phone:
(919) 850-9600 An engineering company expanding into North America is opening a new office and looking for a Sales Engineer to join as a founding member of the team. This role blends technical engineering support with business development, working closely with clients to understand their needs and coordinating with internal engineering teams to deliver on projects. It is a great fit for someone with a strong mechanical or structural engineering background who wants to help build something from the ground up.
Sales Engineer Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients by understanding their technical needs
- Develop effective proposals based on client requirements
- Support business development activities such as trade shows, networking events, and client meetings
- Serve as a liaison between clients and internal engineering teams to ensure smooth project execution
- Contribute to the establishment and growth of a new office as a founding team member
- Inspect and advise on project deliverables
- Prepare documentation such as client emails and reports
- Travel within the US for client visits and business trips, with occasional trips to
Japan Job Requirements Sales Engineer Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical or structural engineering roles
- At least 3 years of experience in project management or leadership
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and hands-on field experience
- Native English speaker required and bi-lingual in Japanese/English is a plus