Sales Engineer

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Sales Engineer, Memphis, Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000 annually, depending on experience.

At BCI, we don’t just deliver control and systems integration solutions—we build careers, too. Since 1983, we’ve partnered with leading manufacturers in food and beverage, pet food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, specialty chemicals, and feed and grain, helping them innovate and thrive. Along the way, we’ve earned recognition as a Charter CSIA Certified Member, a Charter Rockwell Automation Solution Partner, and a Microsoft Certified Partner.

With offices in Sabetha, Kansas, the Kansas City metro area, and Memphis, Tennessee, we’re proud to offer opportunities that combine stability with growth. Our team members play an important role in creating solutions that are user‑friendly, reliable, and impactful—turning data into insights and helping customers succeed in industries that touch everyday life.

When you join BCI, you’re joining a collaborative, inclusive workplace where your skills can grow, your ideas are valued, and your career can thrive.

Competitive pay range of $70,000–$100,000 per year, depending on experience. Health, dental, retirement, paid time off, and career development opportunities.

• Coordinate quoting and service activities in accordance with established company procedures and project management standards.
• Develop detailed and accurate proposals using internal technical resources and input from the Sales and Engineering teams.
• Maintain and monitor a log of all active requests for quotation, ensuring timely delivery and communication of any scheduling or resource conflicts.
• Prepare and include compliance documents for specifications received with RFQs, addressing exceptions and clarifications as needed.
• Utilize company quote tools to calculate labor and material costs for new projects and change orders.
• Ensure proposals are conceptually sound, clearly define deliverables, and align with company terms of payment and completion standards.
• Enter and maintain proposal data in the company Quote Log system, tracking status and key project details.
• Review customer purchase orders for consistency with quoted terms and report any discrepancies to management.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of quoting tools, templates, and estimating processes.
• Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events as needed to support sales and relationship development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
• Prior experience in estimating, sales, project coordination, or technical proposal development preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and clarity.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and AutoCAD; familiarity with VBA or Visual Basic is a plus.
• Basic understanding of industrial controls, automation systems, and related components.
• Demonstrated professionalism, punctuality, and strong work ethic.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and customer service.
• Ability to identify process improvements and contribute to continuous enhancement efforts.
• Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of tasks and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds; some lifting may be required from knee to shoulder height or other levels.
• Ability to carry and transport up to 60 pounds for short distances (up to 20 feet).
• Role requires periods of standing and moving, including stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Work may take place in varied environments that can be cold, hot, noisy, or wet, and may include exposure to odors or fumes.
• If you require an accommodation at any point in the hiring process or on the job, we encourage you to let us know.

• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• BCI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
• This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position. These may evolve over time in response to business needs.

Entry level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Automation Machinery Manufacturing