Sales Engineer

YK Solutions•Quakertown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Engineer will develop and grow sales among manufacturing companies in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Eastern Ohio territory. The role suits a customer-focused candidate with industrial finishing experience and an understanding of manufacturing challenges. Relevant exposure may include abrasive blasting, vibratory finishing, surface preparation, industrial finishing equipment, or related manufacturing processes. Candidates may also bring experience from other industrial or quality/inspection settings, or leadership roles such as Warehouse Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or Production Supervisor with direct exposure to finishing processes. This is a technically oriented sales position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, communication skills, and the ability to build long-term customer relationships. The position is based on-site in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and requires travel throughout the assigned territory. Compensation includes a $65,000 base salary and commissions that vary by product line and service, ranging from 2%–5% of gross sale or 15%–30% of net profit. The manager stated that this territory will result in a six-figure salary. Benefits are included.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or related industries.
Direct experience with one or more of the following: abrasive blasting equipment and processes, vibratory finishing systems, surface preparation, deburring and polishing operations, metal finishing processes, or industrial finishing equipment.
Experience working in a manufacturing facility that includes a finishing department.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other sales technology tools.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a finishing company, job shop, or manufacturing operation with finishing processes.
Former Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or similar role with customer interaction responsibilities.
Knowledge of process improvement, production efficiency, and manufacturing workflows.
Established relationships within the regional manufacturing community.
Technical or engineering-related education, training, or certifications.
Experience in industrial settings, quality/inspection, finishing, tumbling, blasting, vibratory processes, or mechanical surface-finishing equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop new business opportunities throughout the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio territory.
Identify customer manufacturing challenges and recommend appropriate finishing solutions, equipment, and process improvements.
Conduct customer visits, facility walk-throughs, equipment demonstrations, and technical presentations.
Build relationships with manufacturing engineers, plant managers, operations managers, production supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
Generate quotes, proposals, and technical recommendations.
Manage sales activities using CRM and other technology tools.
Coordinate with internal teams to support successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.
Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer demonstrations as needed.
Stay current on industry trends, finishing technologies, and competitive offerings.