Technical Sales, Truss Bridge

Contech Engineered Solutions • ALEXANDRIA, MN

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About The Position

The Technical Sales individual supports the Truss Bridge product line, including Pedestrian Truss, Vehicular Girder, and Vehicular Truss systems. The role works with consulting engineers, government agencies, and internal sales and operations teams to guide projects from concept and bidding through manufacturing. It focuses on developing market demand, providing technical and pricing support, managing opportunities through the sales cycle, and coordinating project handoffs and customer commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field; equivalent combinations of education and experience are considered.
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and provide training to help others develop product knowledge.
• Ability to manage and interact effectively with team members to direct workflow, assign duties, and complete tasks.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of experience with engineered products is preferred.
• Experience in manufactured construction product sales and manufacturing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and cultivate new project opportunities to grow market demand.
• Conduct regional market research, including competitive analysis and pricing trends.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events, and support seminars and training sessions.
• Develop cost estimates and project quotes for truss bridge systems.
• Collaborate with consulting engineers, city, county, and state agencies, and internal sales teams within the assigned region.
• Manage project continuity from solution development and bid phase through manufacturing handoff.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to client and internal inquiries as a technical expert.
• Maintain ownership of bid opportunities and pricing within the assigned territory.
• Monitor project pipelines and ensure opportunities are tracked and followed throughout the sales cycle.
• Support development and defense of project specifications.
• Initiate and review truss orders for scope, accuracy, and completeness before engineering release.
• Partner with plant project managers, engineering, and production teams to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Deliver product training to sales and marketing teams.
• Collaborate with marketing to update and develop materials based on product changes and enhancements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of technical tools and participate in new product development discussions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with options to choose what works best for the employee and their family.
• Positive, team-oriented environment where collaboration is a priority.
• Work-life balance.
• Career growth with an industry leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time