Sales Engineer

Petrotech, Inc. • New Orleans, LA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

WE ARE SEEKING A DETAIL-ORIENTED AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED SALES ENGINEER TO JOIN PETROTECH INC.’S SALES ORGANIZATION. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL DEVELOP NEW ACCOUNTS BY PROVIDING SOLUTION-BASED CONSULTATION SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE OIL & GAS, POWER GENERATION, AND OTHER PROCESS INDUSTRIES. THE SALES ENGINEER WILL WORK DIRECTLY WITH END-USERS AND THEIR ENGINEERS TO UNDERSTAND CUSTOMER NEEDS AND DELIVER INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND INSTRUMENTATION CONTROL SOLUTIONS. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE AND AT LEAST THREE YEARS OF SALES EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL MARKETS, WITH A FOCUS ON INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS. YOUR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE, AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED APPROACH WILL BE KEY TO SUPPORTING PETROTECH’S GROWTH AND MAINTAINING OUR REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technical Field, or Business Discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience within the oil & gas, power generation, or process industries, focusing on automation and instrumentation systems.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets with a demonstrable sales achievement record.
• Strong understanding of control systems, industrial automation, and instrumentation technology.
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly to diverse audiences, including clients and internal teams.
• Excellent negotiation, closing, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop lasting relationships.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Adaptability to changing market and customer needs.

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications or professional affiliations relevant to industrial automation or instrumentation.
• Experience with automation systems for turbines, compressors, or other rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with energy industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prospect to identify and establish new business opportunities to support the company’s growth and profitability.
• Leverage existing customer contacts to expand business opportunities.
• Develop alliances and partnerships within the industry to create additional market avenues.
• Promote the company’s products and services professionally at trade shows and industry conferences.
• Create and maintain sales leads promptly within the company CRM system.
• Collaborate with proposal engineering to define and present winning solutions that meet customer needs.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry trends, competitors, and customer requirements to inform strategic planning.
• Provide technical consultation and support to customers, ensuring solutions are tailored to their operational needs.
• Work closely with internal teams to develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations.
• Ensure all sales activities are compliant with company policies and industry standards.

Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: 401(K) matching, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level