Sales Engineer - Mobile Solutions - Gulf Coast Region

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth within an assigned territory by selling Desotec’s mobile filter engineered solutions.
• Combine technical expertise with strong commercial acumen, focusing on identifying customer needs, designing appropriate filtration solutions, and closing opportunities that deliver value for the customer and meet Desotec’s business objectives.
• Regular customer travel within the assigned territory is required, with a typical territory revenue responsibility of $1 to $3 MM (not confined to this range).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve or exceed territory revenue targets.
• Solely focus on delivering sales growth for mobile solutions predominantly with new customers and new or expansion projects.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across industrial, environmental, and manufacturing sectors.
• Serve as the technical expert on Desotec’s mobile filtration systems, providing consultative support and engineered solution recommendations.
• Conduct on-site customer visits, system assessments, and technical presentations.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and customer service teams to ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the full sales cycle from opportunity identification through proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and activity reporting.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and competitive technologies relevant to activated carbon and mobile filtration systems.
• Represent Desotec at trade shows, conferences, and industry events as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or related field) preferred; relevant technical experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years of professional sales experience selling either water/wastewater processing, hydrocarbon processing, or air/gas processing, or emissions control.
• Minimum 3 years of technical (engineering, project management, applications) experience with the ability to understand filtration processes, system design, and industrial applications.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment and manage territory travel.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally (up to 50–70% depending on territory).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with activated carbon, industrial filtration, environmental remediation, emissions treatment, or related technologies.
• Prior work supporting environmental, chemical, manufacturing, or industrial clients.
• Experience selling engineered mobile systems or capital solutions.
• Working knowledge of commercial terms and conditions to assist in contract negotiations.