Sales Engineer

Southern Specialties

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Business Development, Business Growth, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Develop and Maintain Customers, Financial Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing, Order Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Production Support, Project Management Certification, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Support, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Software Design, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design

LOCATION

Tulsa, Oklahoma

POSTED

1 day ago

Southern Specialties is seeking a technically strong, customer-focused Sales Engineer to serve as a key liaison between our customers, sales team, and production operations. This role blends technical expertise, sales support, project management, and customer relationship management to drive business growth and ensure successful execution from quote through production.

The Sales Engineer will act as the primary technical contact for customers while also supporting internal engineering and manufacturing needs, including sustaining engineering and process improvement initiatives.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned customers
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to understand business and technical requirements
Educate customers on Southern Specialties’ capabilities, processes, and solutions

Sales, Quoting & Project Management

Support new business development and sales growth through high-quality technical service
Prepare, present, and manage accurate and competitive quotes for products and services
Collaborate with customers to define requirements and develop technical solutions
Manage projects after order placement, working cross-functionally with internal teams
Coordinate with vendors and establish supply chains to support production readiness

Customer Support

Provide ongoing customer support to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnerships
Address and resolve technical or production-related issues efficiently and professionally

Performance Monitoring

Track, analyze, and report account performance metrics
Use data to identify opportunities for improvement and growth

CAD Design & Engineering Support

Utilize CAD software to design and customize products to customer specifications
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible and manufacturable
Serve as a secondary engineering resource, backfilling production engineering needs from sustaining support to process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Certifications in project management, CAD software, or relevant technologies are a plus

Experience

Proven experience as a Sales Engineer or in a similar technical role
Background in technical support, sales engineering, CAD design, or manufacturing environments
Experience in sales or account management within a technical or industrial setting
Demonstrated project management experience, including cross-functional collaboration and vendor coordination

Skills & Competencies

Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and explain complex products and processes
Proficiency in CAD software and technical quoting processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving abilities with a customer-first mindset
Effective project management and organizational skills
Ability to track, analyze, and report performance metrics

Additional Attributes

High level of customer focus and relationship management skills
Ability to balance technical detail with commercial objectives
Comfortable working across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Sales Engineer

Southern Specialties

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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