Sales Engineer
Houston, TX
Full Time
Sales and Business Development
Experienced
At Rodney Hunt, we are problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: solving flow control challenges of the water & wastewater industry. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide solutions for customers in industrial and municipal markets.
Job Overview:
The Sales Engineer will be responsible for understanding company products and their application to sale to key customers in the industry. The Sales Engineer will have a strong background in municipal water systems and capital equipment sales and must have an engineering degree, preferably Mechanical Engineering. This role requires an individual who is self-motivated, technically proficient, and capable of building relationships with contractors, consultants, and manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Work Schedule
Job Overview:
The Sales Engineer will be responsible for understanding company products and their application to sale to key customers in the industry. The Sales Engineer will have a strong background in municipal water systems and capital equipment sales and must have an engineering degree, preferably Mechanical Engineering. This role requires an individual who is self-motivated, technically proficient, and capable of building relationships with contractors, consultants, and manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop relationships with consultants, contractors, and representatives in the municipal water and wastewater space to promote and sell products.
- Provide technical expertise & solutions to clients, ensuring products meet their specifications.
- Conduct on-site visits, product demonstrations, and presentations to municipal end users & consultants.
- Manage the sales process from initial contact through bid process and contract negotiation.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering and project management, to ensure seamless bidding and execution.
- Gain complete information for quotation requisitions including plans, specs & other requirements.
- Represent the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events.
- Develop sales forecasts & reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred, but other engineering disciplines will be considered).
- Minimum of 3 years of proven sales experience in capital equipment and/or municipal water projects.
- Strong knowledge of contractors, consultancies, and procurement processes in the municipal water industry.
- Ability to travel extensively to meet with clients and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Self-starter with a results-driven approach and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Familiarity with CRM software and sales processes is a plus.
Work Schedule
- Up to 50% travel on-site with flexible work schedule
- Based in the Corporate office in Houston, TX when not travelling
- Office hours Monday – Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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