Technical Sales Engineer

SMS group

$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two-year technical degree and two years of business experience, or a bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably mechanical) with two years of applicable experience.
  • Bi-lingual proficiency (German, Italian, or Spanish) is advantageous.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings for order accuracy.
  • Experience with material specifications and conversions is required.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills necessary.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software; CAD experience is a plus; familiarity with SAP/ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for Technical Service Division orders.
  • Process customer requests for quotations following company guidelines.
  • Create RFQs and source parts from approved vendors.
  • Track, communicate, and finalize customer quotations for accuracy.
  • Provide robust support to end customers and the SMS Sales Department.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested, including occasional business travel.
  • Travel approximately 10% of the time.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and holiday time
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement program and additional perks.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Technical Sales Engineer/Specialist processes customer orders and handles all aspects of technical sales from initial request through delivery to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction. You can use your technical background and expertise to excel with us!

What you'll do
  • Serve as the point of contact for Technical Service Division orders.
  • Process customer requests for quotations in accordance with pre-determined company metrics and procedures.
  • Creating RFQ's and sourcing parts through approved vendors.
  • Track customer requests for quotations, communicate with the customer to ensure accuracy, and prepare and send final quotations.
  • Provide strong support for end customer and SMS Sales Department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
  • Business travel approximately 10%.

What you'll need
  • A two-year technical degree combined with two years of business experience OR:
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering preferably mechanical with two years of applicable experience.
  • Bi - Lingual is a plus (German, Italian or Spanish)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Required to interpret Technical Drawings for the purpose of order quotation and accuracy.
  • Required to interpret materials of construction and material conversions.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to write reports and correspond with customers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
  • CAD preferred but not required.
  • Experience with SAP/ERP system is preferred.

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

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