Sales Engineer

Festo

. Identify and target potential customers and maintain existing accounts .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fluid power systems, process automation, and electric automation while effectively managing customer relationships and delivering technical presentations. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluid Power SystemsProcess AutomationElectric AutomationTechnical PresentationsMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales SupportTechnical DocumentationCustomer Requirements AnalysisProposal DevelopmentSales Forecasting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

PneumaticsCustomer Relationship ManagementTrade ShowsTechnical ExpertiseTroubleshooting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and target potential customers and maintain existing accounts
Establish professional relationships with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel
Provide technical expertise, product demonstrations, and sales support
Develop customized proposals and solutions with the sales team
Conduct sales presentations and follow up on quotations
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including product specifications, installation guides, and user manuals
Analyze customer requirements and recommend product or system solutions
Travel within the assigned territory to visit customer facilities and troubleshoot issues
Provide sales forecasts and territory performance reports to management
Participate in trade shows and exhibitions
Collaborate with product development and engineering teams
Resolve technical issues, product failures, and service challenges
Work with distributors to maintain long-term relationships and customer satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in engineering or outside/inside sales environment
Experience with fluid power systems (pneumatics), process automation and electric automation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to deliver technical presentations and support sales strategies
Self-motivated and organized
Capable of working independently within a remote role
Proficiency in MS Office
Fluent in English
Experience in fluid power systems, process automation, or electric automation is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Programs
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401k
Pet Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational assistance