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Sales Application Engineering Manager - Mechanical Engineering Background

About the position

Sales Application Engineering Manager - Mechanical Engineering Background

  • Mechanical Engineering degree and a robust background including 10+ years in management, 2+ years in industrial sales application engineering, and 5+ years in mechanical engineering are required
  • Successful candidates must enjoy speaking on the telephone with customers
  • Pay is $85,000 to $115,000
  • Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
  • No remote
  • Full-time
  • Permanent W-2 employee
  • Full benefits
  • No relocation
  • Richfield, Wisconsin area
 
 
This full-time, permanent Sales Application Engineering Manager - Mechanical Engineering Background career opportunity is at a well-respected industrial manufacturer of environmentally friendly products that reduce pollution, fossil fuel usage and costs. Their products sell themselves because they pay for themselves in less than one year but last twenty years or more. In the company's 40 years of existence, they have never had a layoff. Employees are treated very well, work collaboratively and are well rewarded for their efforts through various incentives. Offices are clean and modern. Sales consistently grow and the company is very financially sound. The manufacturing facility is very clean and modern. The environment is employee-friendly and free of politics. The company is growing and the position is available due to their growth. 
 
The internet-based engineering software utilized is industry specific and automates the entire sales applications engineering process. Customers enter data in the website. Then, quotes, proposals and follow ups are all automatically provided through the software which allows the Sales Application Engineers to focus on providing the product that is best for the customers. The software allows potential customers to get quotes and proposals in as little as fifteen minutes from the time the customer provides their information. There is no travel associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities should be as follows:
  • Managing, mentoring and motivating the sales applications engineering staff
  • 30% of the time is spent on the telephone with customers (twenty to twenty-five calls daily)
  • Handling Request For Quote inquires
  • Leading meetings with the sales applications engineering staff
  • Assisting customers
  • Reviewing engineering drawings and customer quotes
  • Applying engineering knowledge technically to the company products
  • Investigating customer needs and solving customer problems
  • Analyzing and providing appropriate alternative proposals to company sales professionals


Experience with combustion would be helpful. The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • 10+ yrs of management experience
  • 5+ yrs of mechanical engineering experience
  • The ability to enjoy speaking to customers on the telephone
  • A strong mechanical aptitude
  • 2+ yrs of industrial sales applications experience
  • Possess a solid work history free of short-term jobs of less than 3 yrs in duration
  • Being a US citizen or green card holder
  • Having a residence within a 45-minute drive

Place of work

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Richfield
United States of America

About the company

Relentless Talent Solutions, Powered by Innovation

We take a non-stop approach to talent acquisition by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, social media, a database of over 7 million candidates, and a team of recruiters spanning the United States, the Caribbean, and Canada.

In today’s shrinking talent pool, speed is critical—and that’s where we come in. As a boutique firm with a broad reach, we manage the entire hiring journey—from the first conversation to the moment your new hire walks through your door.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Geographic Expertise: We succeed where others struggle—finding top talent in challenging regions and remote markets.

  • Discreet & Strategic: From confidential searches to special projects, we handle sensitive assignments with professionalism and precision.

  • End-to-End Partnership: Our team acts as an extension of your company, fully immersing ourselves in your business culture and hiring needs.

Our Core Values

We Build Long-Term Relationships

We go beyond transactions to foster genuine, lasting partnerships.

We Are an Extension of Your Team

We invest the time to understand your goals, culture, and hiring challenges.

We Move Fast—And Smart

We deliver top-tier candidates swiftly and efficiently—the first time.

We Focus on Quality, Not Quantity

You receive carefully vetted talent, not stacks of résumés.

We Handle Every Detail

Reference checks? Already done. Every candidate we present is fully vetted and ready for the next step.

Relevant places near

  • Minneapolis
  • Saint Paul
  • Bloomington
  • Plymouth
  • Eagan
  • Eden Prairie
  • Burnsville
  • Minnetonka
  • Apple Valley
  • Edina



Job ID: 9544060 / Ref: 04b911470abb9d4e95e6265b1da65274

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