Sales Engineer

Position Summary:
The Sales Engineer position is a hybrid engineering and sales position within the Swagelok distributor 
organization, reporting within the Technical Sales group with responsibilities for business development 
and sales agent support, both directly to specified accounts and indirectly through other agents. This 
associate is responsible for opportunity-development, design, quoting/estimating, sale and post-sale 
support of targeted assembly solutions. 
Key Responsibilities:

Leadership
Develop targeted assembly solutions opportunities at accounts directly managed, while supporting 
Swagelok products at the same time within these accounts.
Partner with other sales peers for the development and sales of targeted assembly solutions to 
establish strong working relationships aimed at growing business through an expanded use of 
Swagelok solutions and services; help our sales force establish a personal reputation as a problem 
solver and solution providers
Teamwork – Create and maintain an environment that promotes teamwork, energy, and efficiency.
Display leadership through inter-departmental coordination to meet schedules, quality standards, 
and resource management.
Demonstrate support for corporate programs through words and actions.
Promote and maintain an environment where associates are trusted, respected, and treated fairly.
Engage and motivate others through effective communication of the company mission, vision, and 
values.

Department
Maintain extensive interaction with customers involving negotiation, quote presentation, follow-up,
customer tours, FAT visits, and post-sales follow-up.
Responsible for front-end engineering for the purposes of developing proposals that when sold will 
maintain margin thresholds and meet customer delivery expectations.
Lead and support Evaluations and Audit Services for customer applications with the intent of finding 
a solution for our customers that include Swagelok products, assemblies, and services. 
Collaborate with SSET Technical Services Project Managers to develop accurate and detailed 
proposals for Custom Solutions projects. 
Handoff Custom Solutions opportunities to Project Managers with all of the needed information and 
correct customer requirements with the intent of developing Custom Solutions proposals. 
Support the implementation, and/or execution of Assembly Solution’s strategic objectives.
Advises others in company on how to solve complex customer and applications specific problems.
Utilizes influence and collaboration to obtain results. 
Recognizes opportunities quickly and confront problems promptly.
Displays courage on a regular basis.

Position Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
along with 4 years in an application selling role.

 

Experience: 

Experience interacting, communicating, and negotiating with customers
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
Knowledge of complex and applied engineering principles
Knowledge of broad range of fluid system components and applications
Skills/Knowledge: 
Excellent strategic thinking skills
Ability to think locally and globally, at a micro and a macro level
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex problems
Excellent problem-solving skills including use of data-based decision making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
MS-Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

 

Critical Competencies:
Organizational Awareness – to establish relationships with customers and peers in the value stream, 
Self Confidence, Change Catalyst, Influence, Transparency, Conflict Management, Optimism, 
Teamwork & Collaboration, Initiative, Achievement

 

Scope of position:
Physical Requirements: Office and factory environment
# Direct Reports: 0
# Indirect Reports (co-ops, temporary associates):
Time Spent Traveling outside of service area: 10%
Estimated Budgetary Responsibilities: None

If you’re ready to bring your engineering knowledge into a solution-focused sales environment—and make a meaningful impact with customers—apply now to join Swagelok Southeast Texas.

 Submit your application at: https://setx.swagelok.com/careers