Purple Cow Recruiting

Sales Engineer | Industrial Finishing | $61K–$70K + Commission

Purple Cow Recruiting Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States · $61K–$70K/yr

Staffing and Recruiting · 51-200 employees

20 m ago
solutions-engineer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Sales Engineer will develop new business opportunities by identifying customer manufacturing challenges and recommending appropriate finishing equipment and solutions. They are responsible for conducting customer visits, preparing technical proposals, and managing sales activities through CRM tools.

What they look for

Sales Engineering Industrial Finishing Manufacturing Processes Equipment Sales Technical Presentations CRM Systems Abrasive Blasting Vibratory Finishing Surface Preparation Deburring Polishing Metal Finishing Mechanical Aptitude Customer Relationship Management Project Implementation Technical Recommendations

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, or equipment sales. A strong mechanical aptitude, valid driver's license, and the ability to work on-site in Quakertown, PA are required.

Benefits

Commission

Full description

Description

Sales Engineer | Industrial Finishing | $61K–$70K + Commission Quakertown, PA | On-Site | Full-Time

Yanny Almanzar Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: 929-523-6975 Email: Yanny@heartlinestaffing.com

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Yanny directly at 929-523-6975.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Sales Engineer for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. This position combines technical manufacturing knowledge with customer-facing sales responsibilities and is focused on industrial finishing processes, equipment, and manufacturing solutions.

Candidates should bring hands-on experience within industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or a related environment. Relevant backgrounds may include finishing companies, job shops, manufacturing facilities with in-house finishing operations, or production and operations roles involving direct customer interaction.

COMPENSATION

  • $61,000–$70,000 base salary
  • Commission
  • Benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Develop new business opportunities within the assigned manufacturing territory.
  • Identify customer manufacturing challenges and recommend appropriate finishing equipment, solutions, and process improvements.
  • Conduct customer visits, facility walk-throughs, equipment demonstrations, and technical presentations.
  • Develop relationships with manufacturing engineers, plant managers, operations managers, production supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
  • Prepare quotes, proposals, and technical recommendations.
  • Manage customer and sales activity through CRM and related technology tools.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to support project implementation and customer satisfaction.
  • Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer demonstrations as needed.
  • Stay current on finishing technologies, manufacturing trends, and competitive offerings.

TECHNICAL FOCUS Relevant finishing-process experience may include:

  • Abrasive blasting equipment and processes
  • Vibratory finishing systems
  • Surface preparation
  • Deburring and polishing operations
  • Metal finishing processes
  • Industrial finishing equipment

Requirements

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or a related industry REQUIRED
  • Direct experience with one or more industrial finishing processes or equipment types REQUIRED
  • Experience working within a manufacturing environment with exposure to finishing operations REQUIRED
  • Strong mechanical and technical aptitude REQUIRED
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills REQUIRED
  • Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and related sales-technology tools REQUIRED
  • Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory REQUIRED
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation REQUIRED
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident work authorization REQUIRED
  • Ability to work on-site in Quakertown, PA REQUIRED

Preferred

  • Experience working for a finishing company, job shop, or manufacturing operation with finishing processes
  • Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or similar role with customer-facing responsibilities
  • Knowledge of process improvement, production efficiency, and manufacturing workflows
  • Established relationships within the regional manufacturing community
  • Technical or engineering-related education, training, or certifications

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Yanny directly at 929-523-6975.

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