Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems)

Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems)
Location: Remote from East TN, Northern GA and Western SC
Salary: Base $50,000-$65,000 + Uncapped Commission + Bonus (Annual Est. $80K-$115K+) 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, $525/Month Car Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F, 7:00am - 5:00pm Flexible
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Southeast Territory: East TN, Northern GA, Western SC & Eastern Alabama
Travel: On the road 3-4 days per week, including occasional overnight stays 

**Open to entry level candidates with Engineering degrees**

Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Description

Our client in the industrial manufacturing solutions industry is looking for a Sales Engineer to add to their team covering their Southeast territory. In this role, you will serve as a technical consultant and customer-facing manufacturing specialist, helping customers improve coating and finishing processes through industrial paint, powder coating, and finishing systems. Common product lines include Graco, Binks & Gema. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline OR hands-on experience supporting industrial paint, powder coating, finishing, fluid handling, pumps, metering/mixing systems, or other industrial process equipment. To succeed in this role, you must be technically curious, relationship-driven, and comfortable solving real-world production challenges while supporting the sales process from discovery through implementation. Our client values strong character and provides structured technical training to support long-term success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization known for its strong culture and long-tenured employees while building a rewarding career with uncapped earning potential and a unique blend of engineering, customer support, and consultative sales.

Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Responsibilities

•    Evaluate customer finishing production lines and identify process improvement opportunities
•    Recommend industrial paint, powder coating, & finishing equipment based on customer applications
•    Partner with sales to support customer meetings, presentations, and technical recommendations
•    Conduct equipment demonstrations for customers and manufacturing teams
•    Assess existing coating systems and recommend equipment upgrades or process improvements
•    Configure coating application equipment and finishing systems based on customer requirements
•    Create bills of materials (BOMs) to support customer quotes and proposals
•    Assist with implementation, startup, and commissioning of recommended solutions
•    Troubleshoot coating application equipment and manufacturing process challenges
•    Provide technical training on equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices
•    Stay current on coating technologies, finishing equipment, and industry trends

Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR hands-on fluid handling equipment experience is required
•    Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills are required
•    Strong customer-facing, consultative communication and relationship-building skills are required
•    Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory are required