Technical Sales Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, balancing technical requirements with business objectives
• Act as the primary technical liaison between customers and the manufacturing floor, converting customer needs into actionable production solutions
• Generate new business through inbound inquiries and proactive prospecting
• Partner with engineering, estimating, manufacturing, and customer service teams to produce accurate and timely quotes
• Travel occasionally for customer site visits and industry trade shows or events
• Keep detailed and up-to-date records of accounts, sales pipeline, and customer communications
• Continuously build knowledge of foam materials, applications, and market trends

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to navigate unclear customer requirements toward a workable solution
• A natural interest in engaging with customers, paired with strong listening and communication skills that build trust
• Capability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders without sacrificing accuracy
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Comfortable operating in a manufacturing setting and coordinating across departments on the shop floor
• Availability to work on-site full time at one of the listed locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in technical sales, applications engineering, or a customer-facing engineering position
• Knowledge of polyurethane foam, polymer science, or materials chemistry in a practical setting
• History of working within a small to mid-size manufacturing company
• Exposure to medical, aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing sectors