Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Porta North America, Inc. imports European machine tools and provides sales, service, spare parts, applications, training, and turnkey project support. The Technical Sales Engineer will understand customer manufacturing needs, recommend machine tool solutions, prepare technical proposals and quotations, and support demonstrations, training, installations, and customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with customers to understand their manufacturing needs, recommend appropriate European machine tool solutions, and prepare technical proposals and quotations
- Conducting product demonstrations and training at the facility, supporting turnkey projects, and collaborating with service and applications teams to ensure successful installation and operation of equipment
- Responding to technical inquiries, providing pre- and post-sales support, and maintaining accurate records in the sales and CRM systems
- Contribute to sales growth by building long-term customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities
Skills
- Strong technical aptitude in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or industrial automation, with the ability to understand and explain complex machine tool operation
- Experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering roles within machine tools, CNC equipment, or related industrial products
- Ability to conduct product demonstrations, training sessions, and technical presentations for diverse customer audiences
- Solid communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a focus on clear, professional, and inclusive customer interactions
- Comfort working in a hands-on environment around production machinery, including basic troubleshooting and coordination with service teams
- Proficiency with standard office and CRM software; ability to prepare detailed proposals, reports, and documentation
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field, or equivalent practical experience in industrial equipment or manufacturing settings
- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits, trade shows, or on-site demonstrations as needed
Benefits
- Full-time, on-site role located in the United States
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