Sales Engineer - Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to join a Connecticut manufacturing company. This is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional who understands manufacturing and enjoys combining technical sales, estimating, customer relationship management, and new business development
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This role is on site in Milford, CT
Salary Range is $60,/year plus (based on experience) plus benefits

The Sales Engineer will work directly with existing and prospective customers to understand their manufacturing needs, review blueprints and technical drawings
, prepare cost estimates and quotations
, and follow opportunities through the sales process.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of sales experience in a manufacturing environment and be comfortable discussing manufactured components, specifications, pricing, and production requirements with both customers and internal engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing manufacturing customers while identifying new business opportunities.
• Communicate with customers to understand product specifications, quantities, applications, delivery expectations, and manufacturing requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
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• Review customer RFQs (Requests for Quotation) and determine the information needed to prepare an accurate estimate.
• Develop cost estimates and customer quotations based on drawings, materials, manufacturing processes, quantities, and other project requirements.
• Submit estimates and quotations to the Engineering Department for technical review and approval
  , making revisions when necessary.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes, sales opportunities, and customer inquiries.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing to evaluate customer requirements and support accurate pricing.
• Understand and recognize different manufacturing processes, including machining and metal stamping
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• Provide ongoing customer service related to quotations, orders, technical questions, delivery requirements, and account needs.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's manufacturing capabilities and effectively communicate those capabilities to current and prospective customers.
• Maintain accurate records of customer activity, quotations, follow-up, and sales opportunities.

• 3-5 years of sales experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, technical sales, estimating, account management, or industrial sales is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
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• Familiarity with manufacturing processes; experience with machining and/or metal stamping is especially helpful.
• Ability to understand customer specifications and translate technical requirements into accurate estimates and quotations.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple RFQs, quotations, customer requests, and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working directly with customers as well as engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn estimating, ERP, CRM, and other manufacturing-related software.

Bachelor's degree preferred. A degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field is beneficial; relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Job Type: Full-Time
Position: Sales Engineer - Manufacturing
Compensation: Salaried / Exempt
Industry: Manufacturing

This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys the technical side of manufacturing but also enjoys working with customers and developing…