Sales Engineer

Brief Description

Do you enjoy combining technical problem-solving with relationship building? Are you the type of person who likes working directly with customers to understand their challenges and develop real-world solutions using industry leading products? If you’re looking for a dynamic career where you can serve as a trusted technical advisor, help drive business growth, and see the direct impact of your work — this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

About the role

Partner with customers and internal account managers to develop strong, long-term business relationships
Serve as the primary technical resource for non-turf OEM customers throughout the sales and product development process
Collaborate with customers to identify application needs and recommend hydraulic and electric drive solutions
Support vehicle development projects and help ensure successful integration and application of Hydro-Gear products
Provide ongoing technical guidance and support related to product performance, troubleshooting, field service, and warranty matters
Conduct on-site visits with OEM accounts to discuss new opportunities, evaluate applications, and support production programs
Work cross-functionally with engineering, product management, operations, quality and sales teams to deliver customer focused solutions
Identify growth opportunities within existing and prospective accounts

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers and internal account managers to develop strong, long-term business relationships
• Serve as the primary technical resource for non-turf OEM customers throughout the sales and product development process
• Collaborate with customers to identify application needs and recommend hydraulic and electric drive solutions
• Support vehicle development projects and help ensure successful integration and application of Hydro-Gear products
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and support related to product performance, troubleshooting, field service, and warranty matters
• Conduct on-site visits with OEM accounts to discuss new opportunities, evaluate applications, and support production programs
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, product management, operations, quality and sales teams to deliver customer focused solutions
• Identify growth opportunities within existing and prospective accounts

Qualifications and Experience

• College degree in a related technical, electrical, or mechanical engineering field preferred
• Customer-facing experience in technical sales, applications engineering, industrial equipment, or related fields
• Strong technical and hands-on aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build customer trust and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Comfortable working in a collaborative account team environment
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• The Ideal Candidate Is Customer Focused
• Technically Curious
• Strong Communicator
• Solutions Oriented
• Comfortable Balancing Technical Discussions and Business Relationships