Sales Engineer with a degree in Engineering
Smyrna, GA | Up to 50% Travel | Full-Time | Permanent
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000–$80,000 base salary + overtime +Commission + bonus
- Performance bonus (up to 1–1.5 months’ salary) 7,500-8,200
- Commission structure tied to role and promotions
- Annual cost-of-living increases and yearly performance reviews
- Most employees see approximately 20% total compensation growth by year two
Benefits Include
- 100% company-paid benefits package
- Matching 401(k)
- 1 remote workday per week after probation
- All travel expenses fully covered
- Paid travel time, including airport and driving time
- $60/day per diem
- Expense reimbursement at minimum every 2 weeks
About the Role
We are seeking a technically strong Sales Engineer with a degree in Engineering to join our growing team in Smyrna, GA. This is a client-facing engineering sales role that requires a true engineering background and the ability to understand complex manufacturing equipment, customer applications, and technical solutions.
This is NOT an entry-level sales role. Candidates must have a strong engineering foundation and be comfortable discussing technical concepts with customers, manufacturing teams, and leadership.
The first 3 months are fully hands-on and on-site, learning the machines, manufacturing processes, products, and internal operations through direct exposure, manuals, training videos, and collaboration across departments.
Sales Engineer with a degree in Engineering
Most employees are home on weekends.
REQUIRED Qualifications (Engineering Background Mandatory)Education Requirement – Must Have One of the Following Degrees:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechatronics / Robotics Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Materials Science / Plastics Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Applied Physics
- Engineering Management
- Technical Sales Engineering
Applicants without an engineering or highly technical degree will not be considered.
Additional Must-Haves
- Proven experience in sales
- Strong technical aptitude and engineering understanding
- Ability to learn complex machinery and manufacturing processes
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Professional demeanor, curiosity, and eagerness to learn
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
Preferred Qualifications
- Plastics industry experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with manufacturing equipment or industrial machinery
- Hands-on Salesforce CRM experience
- Experience supporting technical customers or manufacturing operations
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and grow existing customer accounts
- Develop strong customer relationships and identify upsell opportunities
- Deliver technical sales presentations and product demonstrations
- Analyze sales trends, market data, and customer requirements
- Support strategic sales planning and business growth initiatives
- Represent the company at trade shows and industry events
- Negotiate deals aligned with company goals
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams, Sales Coordinators, and HQ
- Provide customer feedback and market insights to R&D teams
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate combines engineering knowledge with strong interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone who is:
- Technically curious
- Comfortable working directly with machinery and manufacturing processes
- Professional and confident with customers
- Motivated to grow into a long-term technical sales career
- Passionate about engineering, manufacturing, and problem-solving
Why Join Us?
This role offers long-term career growth, international exposure, strong earning potential, hands-on technical learning, and the opportunity to work closely with innovative manufacturing technologies in a highly collaborative environment.
If you have an engineering background and want to build a rewarding career in technical sales, we’d love to hear from you. #IND1
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Please briefly describe your sales experience?
- Do you have a degree in Engineering this is required!
Education:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
