Aftermarket Sales Engineer (Heat and Thermal Industrial Equipment)
Crown Technical Staffing is seeking an experienced Aftermarket Sales Engineer to join a
dynamic startup U.S.-based manufacturer in Monterrey, Mexico. This role involves extensive
travel within Mexico to engage with existing clients and cultivate new relationships. The ideal
candidate will have a proven track record in selling capital equipment and aftermarket services,
possess strong mechanical aptitude, and excel in identifying and addressing mechanical issues.
This is a full-time, direct-hire position with competitive benefits, including a company car, and
requires approximately 75% travel within Mexico, with occasional training in the USA and
Europe.
Responsibilities:
- Cultivate new customer relationships in Mexico while supporting efforts to enhance existing customer connections.
- Present the company's capabilities, products, and knowledge to clients effectively.
- Engage in product and service discussions to facilitate the development of quotations.
- Collaborate with product management and the aftermarket team to prepare quotations that exceed customer expectations.
- Assess equipment at client facilities to tailor solutions to individual needs.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and conditions.
- Exercise discretion and judgment in sales and marketing strategies, negotiation tactics, and pricing to optimize gross margins.
- Assist in project execution to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Continuously pursue new business through face-to-face meetings and other channels.
- Work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Communicate ideas, design concepts, and recommendations clearly and effectively.
- Demonstrate effective management, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Stay abreast of the latest management and sales techniques, as well as industry developments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in sales proposal, analysis, and negotiation of industrial equipment, preferably with furnace heat treatment experience.
- Strong customer-oriented attitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Broad knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work with minimal supervision.
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
- Detail-oriented and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally to customer sites.
Reporting: Reports to Managing Director/President