Packaging Sales Engineer

Federal Mfg•Salt Lake City, UT

25d•$65,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At ProMach, we look for people who want to shine. Here, you can grow your career, share bold ideas, and make a real impact. Our sales leaders are self-motivated, savvy strategists who strive to understand their customers’ business needs and then figure out the best solution. Our sales teams work closely with our engineers and field service techs to ensure our customers reach their packaging performance goals today – and tomorrow. We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re an ambitious sales leader who’s energized by partnering with their customers to realize their future, we want to talk to you. As a Packaging Sales Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our company's overall success. Your mission: proactively generate leads, cultivate exceptional customer relationships, and promote our products and services to boost profitability in your region.

Requirements

2–5 years in technical support, maintenance, or roles related to packaging machinery (e.g., horizontal/vertical form-fill-seal machines, transverse jaws).
Solid understanding of packaging machine components and mechanical systems.
Ability to interpret and validate technical drawings.
Ability to accurately measure and document mechanical components.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly with sealing issues.
Excellent communication, customer service, and negotiation skills.
Effective liaison between clients and internal departments.
Self-motivated and comfortable with frequent travel (50% +/-).

Nice To Haves

CAD experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, cold outreach, networking, and industry events.
Conduct customer visits to explore growth potential and increase sales.
Assess customer needs and propose customized product solutions.
Prepare and deliver technical and commercial proposals.
Serve as the main point of contact for distributors and end users.
Resolve customer inquiries and complaints efficiently and professionally.
Assist with logistics, customs processes, order tracking, and delivery coordination.
Thoroughly document all customer details and sales progress in Salesforce CRM.
Guide customers in the design, installation, and setup of transverse jaws for packaging machines.
Troubleshoot sealing issues and recommend performance improvements.
Collaborate with the internal engineering team for product modifications and design approvals.
Communicate customer feedback to engineering and production to ensure timely deliveries.
Assist with administrative duties such as invoicing and documentation.
Coordinate with logistics to meet customer-specific shipping and delivery requirements.