Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems)
Location: Remote from East TN, Northern GA and Western SC
Salary: Base $50,000-$65,000 + Uncapped Commission + Bonus (Annual Est. $80K-$115K+)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, $525/Month Car Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F, 7:00am - 5:00pm Flexible
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Southeast Territory: East TN, Northern GA, Western SC & Eastern Alabama
Travel: On the road 3-4 days per week, including occasional overnight stays
**Open to entry level candidates with Engineering degrees**
Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Description
Our client in the industrial manufacturing solutions industry is looking for a Sales Engineer to add to their team covering their Southeast territory. In this role, you will serve as a technical consultant and customer-facing manufacturing specialist, helping customers improve coating and finishing processes through industrial paint, powder coating, and finishing systems. Common product lines include Graco, Binks & Gema. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline OR hands-on experience supporting industrial paint, powder coating, finishing, fluid handling, pumps, metering/mixing systems, or other industrial process equipment. To succeed in this role, you must be technically curious, relationship-driven, and comfortable solving real-world production challenges while supporting the sales process from discovery through implementation. Our client values strong character and provides structured technical training to support long-term success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization known for its strong culture and long-tenured employees while building a rewarding career with uncapped earning potential and a unique blend of engineering, customer support, and consultative sales.
Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Responsibilities
- Evaluate customer finishing production lines and identify process improvement opportunities
- Recommend industrial paint, powder coating, & finishing equipment based on customer applications
- Partner with sales to support customer meetings, presentations, and technical recommendations
- Conduct equipment demonstrations for customers and manufacturing teams
- Assess existing coating systems and recommend equipment upgrades or process improvements
- Configure coating application equipment and finishing systems based on customer requirements
- Create bills of materials (BOMs) to support customer quotes and proposals
- Assist with implementation, startup, and commissioning of recommended solutions
- Troubleshoot coating application equipment and manufacturing process challenges
- Provide technical training on equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices
- Stay current on coating technologies, finishing equipment, and industry trends
Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR hands-on fluid handling equipment experience is required
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills are required
- Strong customer-facing, consultative communication and relationship-building skills are required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory are required
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Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please note applicable experience related to industrial paint, powder coating, finishing, fluid handling, pumps, metering/mixing systems, or other industrial process equipment.
- This is a remote position requiring travel within East TN, Northern GA and Western SC 3-4 days per week with some overnights? Any concerns? Where are you located?
- The base salary range for this role is $50K-$65K + uncapped commission + annual bonus potential (Annual Est. $80K-$115K+). Is that within an acceptable range for you?
- Why does this role interest you & why are you the best candidate?
- LinkedIn profile, if available:
Education:
Experience:
- fluid handling equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (not req) (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's license (Required)
Work Location: On the road
