Trainee Sales Engineer

Mercury Hampton Ltd•Houston, TX

21d•$80,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Trainee Sales Engineer - Automation Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 Package: Bonus, Car Allowance, 20 Days PTO, Medical, Eyecare, Dental, 401k Location: Home based / Field based in Houston Most sales roles talk about “solutions” and “relationships” but revolve around incremental orders and price negotiations. This one doesn’t. 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, bespoke, and operationally critical to your customer’s business. Your conversations won’t be about discounts. They’ll be about throughput, uptime, safety, ROI, and future-proofing operations. We're looking for a fresh, ambitious, technical person that's looking to transition into a sales environment. 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 for direct training. 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, bespoke 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 learn and develop to own the full commercial lifecycle for your territory:

Requirements

Educated in Engineering at degree level or above: Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
An ambitious, hard working attitude. This is a steep learning curve and will require only the best to earn an outstanding career.
Clear and concise communication skills to ensure you can lead client projects.

Nice To Haves

Internal sales experience within engineering / manufacturing industries will be advantageous.
Experience within hands on engineering roles will also be advantageous.

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