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Area Sales Manager

Pasadena, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

  • technical expertise
  • sales process
  • customer engagement
  • post-sale implementation
  • analyze customer requirements
  • prepare technical proposals
  • technically sound solutions
  • customer needs
  • technical sales presentations
  • estimate costs

Nice to have

  • CRM
  • sales enablement tools

Role summary

Sulzer, a leading engineering company, seeks a Sr. Sales Engineer to provide technical expertise during the sales process, from customer engagement to post-sale implementation. Responsibilities include analyzing customer needs, preparing technical proposals, delivering product demonstrations, and ensuring technically sound solutions. This role requires a strong engineering background, excellent communication, and experience with CRM and sales tools. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and is aligned with roles managing small, medium, and large organizations.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary
The Sr. Sales Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and support throughout the sales process, from initial customer engagement to post-sale implementation. This role involves analyzing customer requirements, preparing technical proposals, and delivering product demonstrations. The Sr. Sales Engineer ensures that solutions are technically sound and aligned with customer needs.
This job profile is intended for experienced professionals who apply practical knowledge of a job area and work independently with general supervision.

This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large organization.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct technical sales presentations and product demonstrations.
Analyze customer specifications and develop tailored solutions.
Estimate costs, resources, and timelines for proposed solutions.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure feasibility.
Support sales teams with technical documentation and proposals.
Troubleshoot implementation issues and provide training to users.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technologies.
Skills & Qualifications
Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and at least of 3-4 years of relevant experience (or equivalent skills) are minimally required to carry out the role.

Strong technical background in engineering or related field.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into customer-friendly language.
Experience with CRM and sales enablement tools.
Problem-solving mindset and customer-oriented approach.

What we offer you

  • PTO and 12 company-paid holidays
  • 401K plan with a 6% match
  • Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
  • Health savings account matching
  • Motivating wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Gym reimbursement


Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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