Industrial Sales Engineer | Manufacturing Equipment | Pittsburgh, PA

Our client is seeking a Sales Engineer to develop business relationships and drive sales growth throughout the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio manufacturing market.

This position is ideal for someone with hands-on manufacturing, production, finishing, quality, operations, or industrial equipment experience who enjoys solving customer challenges and building long-term relationships. Candidates with technical manufacturing backgrounds who are interested in transitioning into a customer-facing sales role are encouraged to apply.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Territory covers Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio)

Responsibilities:

• Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical recommendations.
• Maintain customer and opportunity records within CRM systems.
• Develop and grow business opportunities within an assigned territory.
• Conduct facility visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings within the territory.
• Stay informed on manufacturing technologies, equipment developments, and industry trends.
• Meet with manufacturing customers to understand production challenges and operational needs.
• Recommend equipment, process improvements, and technical solutions to support customer objectives.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.
• Build relationships with engineers, operations leaders, plant managers, production supervisors, quality teams, and purchasing personnel.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• All education levels will be considered.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working within a manufacturing facility or industrial operation.
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and communicate technical concepts to customers.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, equipment sales, quality, production, maintenance, or related environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Abrasive blasting
• Finishing operations
• Deburring and polishing
• Vibratory finishing systems
• Industrial equipment sales
• Surface preparation processes
• Process improvement initiatives
• Manufacturing production workflows
• Quality assurance or inspection functions

Benefits & Perks:

• Benefits package
• Performance-based commission structure
• Significant earnings potential for successful territory development