Sales Engineer
Job Description
Leverage U.S. Inc. seeks a remote Sales Engineer to drive industrial automation sales across manufacturing and automotive accounts in Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Sell and promote industrial equipment, machinery, and automation systems to existing and prospective clients in manufacturing and automotive
- Deliver technical and commercial presentations that demonstrate product capabilities and industrial applications
- Gather customer requirements, propose tailored technical solutions, and coordinate with engineering teams
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts, distributors, and industry partners
- Manage RFQs: respond to Requests for Quotation, prepare sales proposals, and negotiate terms to close sales
- Track market trends and competitor activity, then share actionable insights with management
- Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and customer product demonstrations
- Coordinate with logistics and service teams to support delivery, installation, and after-sales support
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and activity logs in CRM systems
- Travel to customer sites, manufacturing plants, and industry events as needed (approximately 30–50%)
Requirements
- 3+ years of B2B sales experience selling industrial equipment, machinery, factory automation systems, or related sectors
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Proven ability in technical presentation, contract negotiation, and consultative selling
- Ability to understand and communicate complex technical product specifications
- Japanese and English bilingual proficiency preferred
- Experience with multinational companies or global industrial suppliers preferred
- Manufacturing process and factory environment familiarity preferred
- CRM familiarity preferred, including Salesforce or HubSpot
Technology
- CRM systems
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
Compensation & Location
- Location: Ohio (home office based) / Remote
- Compensation: $66,000 - $120,000 per year
Schedule
- Monday - Friday
Hiring Details
- Hiring style: Direct Hire
- Employment type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance