Sales Engineer

Mercury Hampton Ltd•Houston, TX

40d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll be selling custom built, fully automated bulk packaging, Vertical Form Fill Seal systems with an average order value of $2 million. Every deal is engineered, custom made, and operationally critical to your customer’s business. We're looking for driven and relationship focused automation sales people to continue the acceleration of these 150 year old, automation powerhouse. What You’ll Gain Tailored sales and technical training A visible role within a globally respected manufacturer Direct support and access to experienced senior leadership Professional office space available in Houston if desired Autonomy and flexibility in a true field-based position Continuous technical and professional development across global sites Exposure to innovative, custom projects. No two deals are the same A career within a global group turning over more than $1.5b What You’ll Be Doing You’ll proactively own the full commercial lifecycle for your territory: Developing and executing a strategic sales plan across Houston Managing and growing key accounts while identifying new project opportunities Leading complex, consultative sales processes from first conversation to contract signature Conducting site surveys and working closely with customers to define technical and operational requirements Writing and presenting detailed commercial proposals and forecasts Negotiating with senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, procurement, and leadership teams Working cross functionally with engineering, project delivery, and service teams to ensure flawless execution This is a field-based role with regular customer visits. You’ll manage your own diary, priorities, and pipeline like a professional.

Requirements

Educated in Engineering at degree level or above: Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
Automation sales experience - within Packaging would be beneficial
An ambitious, hard working attitude.
Experience within hands on engineering roles will also be advantageous.
Clear and concise communication skills to ensure you can lead client projects.

Responsibilities

Developing and executing a strategic sales plan across Houston
Managing and growing key accounts while identifying new project opportunities
Leading complex, consultative sales processes from first conversation to contract signature
Conducting site surveys and working closely with customers to define technical and operational requirements
Writing and presenting detailed commercial proposals and forecasts
Negotiating with senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, procurement, and leadership teams
Working cross functionally with engineering, project delivery, and service teams to ensure flawless execution