Advanced Materials Sales Engineer

• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world.

The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Turn Technical Expertise Into Business Growth!

Are you a technical sales professional who thrives on building relationships, uncovering new business opportunities, and helping customers solve complex challenges? The
Advanced Materials Sales Engineer will play a key role in expanding our Advanced Materials business through strategic B2B sales, technical innovation, and customer partnerships.

In this role, you’ll combine consultative selling with technical expertise to develop new accounts, grow existing business, and introduce advanced material solutions to customers across global markets. You’ll work closely with customers, suppliers, Research & Development (R&D), and manufacturing teams to identify emerging needs, develop customized solutions, and bring new products from concept to commercialization.

If you’re motivated by sales growth, enjoy navigating complex technical applications, and know how to turn customer challenges into profitable business opportunities, this job is for you!

What You’ll Do

Drive New Business Development

• Identify, prospect, and develop new B2B customers, accounts, and industry verticals.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers, understand customer needs, and position Pyrotek’s products and technical services as solutions to their challenges.
• Generate leads through proactive outreach, referrals, trade shows, industry events, and market research.
• Develop pricing strategies, prepare quotations, and present compelling proposals that demonstrate customer value.
• Identify emerging market trends and new product opportunities to expand Pyrotek’s Advanced Materials portfolio.
• Collaborate with customers, R&D, and manufacturing to develop new or modified products, support proof-of-concept projects and initial trials, and drive commercialization.

Grow and Strengthen Customer Accounts

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with new and existing customers through responsive service, technical expertise, and consistent follow-through.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts through cross-selling, additional products, and new applications.
• Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, and supply agreements while balancing customer needs, profitability, and sustainable business growth.
• Provide technical guidance, product presentations, training, and solutions tailored to customer specifications.
• Monitor competitive activity, identify opportunities to strengthen Pyrotek’s market position, and develop strategies to achieve sales and gross profit targets.
• Visit customer facilities to strengthen relationships, understand operating environments, and uncover opportunities for additional business.

Deliver Technical and Commercial Solutions

• Evaluate customer applications and operating environments to recommend appropriate materials, products, equipment, and technical services.
• Translate customer requirements into customized proposals, technical recommendations, feasibility assessments, and return-on-investment (ROI) calculations.
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