Sales Engineer | Industrial Finishing | $61K–$70K + Commission

Purple Cow Recruiting•Quakertown, PA

1d•$61,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Sales Engineer for a full-time, on-site opportunity in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. This position combines technical manufacturing knowledge with customer-facing sales responsibilities and is focused on industrial finishing processes, equipment, and manufacturing solutions. Candidates should bring hands-on experience within industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or a related environment. Relevant backgrounds may include finishing companies, job shops, manufacturing facilities with in-house finishing operations, or production and operations roles involving direct customer interaction.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or a related industry REQUIRED
Direct experience with one or more industrial finishing processes or equipment types REQUIRED
Experience working within a manufacturing environment with exposure to finishing operations REQUIRED
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude REQUIRED
Strong verbal and written communication skills REQUIRED
Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and related sales-technology tools REQUIRED
Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory REQUIRED
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation REQUIRED
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident work authorization REQUIRED
Ability to work on-site in Quakertown, PA REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a finishing company, job shop, or manufacturing operation with finishing processes
Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or similar role with customer-facing 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

Responsibilities

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