Sales Engineer

ZEISS Group

. Drive growth of the assigned product portfolio within the assigned territory .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,000 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and applications engineering, with a strong focus on customer engagement and solution-based sales strategies. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for maintaining sales pipelines and opportunity tracking.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Sales ExperienceApplications EngineeringSalesforce ProficiencyCustomer Problem SolvingBachelor's Degree in Engineering

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Hard Skills

Technical SalesApplications EngineeringMetrologySales Pipeline ManagementSolution-Based SalesProduct DemonstrationsTerritory PlanningCustomer EngagementSales Process AdherenceLead Generation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationEagerness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality SolutionsQuality Excellence CenterSales and Marketing ActivitiesCustomer Activity RecordsGrowth Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive growth of the assigned product portfolio within the assigned territory
Identify and create new sales opportunities
Develop and execute a territory plan and identify opportunities for growth
Travel within the assigned territory to prospect, meet customers, perform product demonstrations, and support sales and marketing activities
Collaborate with local teams at the ZEISS Quality Excellence Center to support demonstrations, customer engagement, and sales activities
Maximize sales potential by identifying and sharing leads with other sales channels and teams
Stay current on software and hardware capabilities to deliver high-quality customer demonstrations
Follow the ZEISS Sales Process to tailor solutions to customers’ specific needs
Support sales and marketing events to promote products and engage potential customers
Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, opportunity updates, and customer activity records in Salesforce

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of technical sales, applications engineering, metrology, or related industry experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to solve complex customer problems and manage solution-based sales discussions
Eagerness to be a part of a high-performance, fast-growing segment of Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions
Must have a valid driver’s license
Candidate residency is preferred in Connecticut, with eligible locations including New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sales bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401k matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days