Associate Sales Engineer

Beckwood Press•Fenton, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Beckwood, headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of custom hydraulic presses and automation equipment and is seeking an Associate Sales Engineer to join our sales team. The Associate Sales Engineer is an entry-level technical sales professional responsible for supporting Beckwood's Senior Sales Engineers and Senior Applications Engineers throughout the sales process while gaining the experience and knowledge required to assume greater customer and sales responsibilities over time. This role is intended to develop individuals with the potential to progress into more advanced sales positions as business needs and individual performance align.

Requirements

Minimum education associate’s degree.
0-3 years of professional experience in sales, engineering, manufacturing, customer service, or another customer-facing technical role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits and training opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
Internship or professional experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation, or capital equipment industries.
Experience using CRM software (Salesforce preferred).
Exposure to reading technical drawings, manufacturing processes, or industrial equipment.
Experience preparing proposals or commercial documentation.
Demonstrated leadership through work, school, military service, athletics, or extracurricular activities.
High initiative and a self-starter mentality consistently looking for opportunities to contribute, learn, and improve without waiting to be asked.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work while managing multiple priorities.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively balance a variety of responsibilities.
A positive, team-first attitude with a willingness to support others and contribute wherever needed.
Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to interact with customers while remaining coachable and open to feedback.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Customer-focused mindset with a genuine desire to provide an exceptional customer experience.
Integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic that align with Beckwood’s culture and values.

Responsibilities

Support Senior Sales team members throughout the sales process, from initial customer inquiries through project award.
Participate in customer meetings, conference calls, and potentially onsite visits to develop technical and commercial knowledge while building customer relationships.
Assist with customer follow-up, scheduling meetings, and maintaining consistent communication throughout the sales cycle.
Serve as a point of contact for customers when Senior Sales team members are unavailable, ensuring timely communication and a positive customer experience.
Assist in preparing proposals and commercial documentation for standard and custom equipment opportunities.
Coordinate with Sales Engineers, Application Engineers, and internal departments to gather information required for accurate proposals.
Review customer specifications, RFQ’s, Terms & Conditions, and purchase orders to ensure completeness and identify clarification items.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information, opportunities, and sales activities within the CRM system.
Assist with opportunity tracking, forecast updates, and sales reporting to support management and the sales team.
Help ensure data integrity and consistency across all sales records and documentation.
Support order processing and prepare documentation required for a smooth handoff to Operations following project award.
Identify opportunities to improve sales processes, documentation, CRM utilization, and internal communication to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales organization.
Develop a strong understanding of Beckwood’s product lines and related technologies.
Build knowledge of customer applications, manufacturing processes, and targeted industries through hands-on exposure and mentorship.
Participate in internal product training, engineering discussions, and project reviews to expand technical expertise.
Observe and support technical presentations, equipment demonstrations, and customer consultations conducted by Senior Sales team members.
Assist with researching prospective customers, emerging markets, and industry trends.
Support lead qualification, trade show follow-up, and marketing initiatives designed to expand Beckwood’s customer base.
Work closely with Senior Sales team members through a structured mentorship process designed to expand technical, commercial, sales process, and customer relationship skills.
Gradually assume greater responsibility for customer interactions, quotations, and sales activities as knowledge, experience, and demonstrated performance increase.
Continuously develop the skills necessary to support future opportunities for advancement within Beckwood’s sales organization.
Serve as a versatile sales resource by supporting the Senior Sales team across a wide range of commercial, technical, and administrative activities, helping ensure opportunities continue moving forward while improving the overall efficiency of the sales organization.
Provide detailed and accurate documentation for order processing to ensure a smooth handoff to operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Quarterly bonus potential
A team-focused culture with catered lunches, team-building activities, and employee engagement events
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
Health insurance
Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Parental leave
Flexible PTO and sick time
401(k) with employer contribution