Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems, Entry-Level Opportunity w/ Eng. Degree)

About the Role

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.

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

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

Pay & Benefits

• Base $50,000-$65,000 + Uncapped Commission + Bonus (Annual Est. $80K-$115K+)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, $525/Month Car Allowance

Schedule & Travel

• Full-Time, M-F, 7:00am - 5:00pm Flexible
• Start Date: ASAP
• Southeast Territory: East TN, Northern GA, Western SC & Eastern Alabama
• On the road 3-4 days per week, including occasional overnight stays
• Open to entry level candidates with Engineering degrees