Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

Trillium Staffing is looking for a Sales Engineer in Benton Harbor, MI!

Hours: 8AM - 5PM - Remote/Hybrid schedule.

Since 1983, our client has specialized in plating, metal treating, and advanced problem-solving solutions. They provide a wide variety of metal treatments and coating options designed to address the toughest applications. Whether the challenge is corrosion, wear resistance, or performance enhancement, their expertise allows them to deliver cost-effective and customized solutions for their customers across multiple industries.

We are seeking a motivated and technically knowledgeable Sales Engineer to join our team. This role combines technical expertise with sales acumen to develop new business opportunities, support existing clients, and present solutions that solve complex challenges related to metal treatment and coatings. The ideal candidate will be able to understand customer requirements, recommend the right treatment solutions, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and relationship building.
• Work closely with customers to understand their technical challenges and recommend appropriate metal treatment and coating solutions.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations that clearly explain the benefits of our products and services.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Provide timely and accurate proposals, quotes, and follow-ups to secure business.
• Maintain strong, long-term client relationships to drive repeat business.
• Track market trends and competitor offerings to identify growth opportunities.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the company.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $80-85k/year plus commission/bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to represent a company with decades of expertise and a reputation for problem solving and customer satisfaction.
• Supportive team environment with room for professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field preferred; equivalent technical/sales experience considered.
• 3+ years of sales experience in industrial, manufacturing, or technical services environment.
• Knowledge of plating, coatings, or metal treatments a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear value propositions for customers.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing accounting, finance and technical professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of technical professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.