Now Hiring - #twiceasnice Recruiting - Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems, $80K-$115K) in Knoxville, TN

Full description of the position

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 About #twiceasnice Recruiting Across industries, roles, and North America, we help clients quickly attract top talent with custom-built searches. With the lowest fee in the industry, the longest guarantee, and commission-free senior recruiters - we align our interests with the long-term success of every placement. Need recruiting help? [please apply online] Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Application Question(s):
• Please note applicable experience related to industrial paint, powder coating, finishing, fluid handling, pumps, metering/mixing systems, or other industrial process equipment.
• This is a remote position requiring travel within East TN, Northern GA and Western SC 3-4 days per week with some overnights? Any concerns? Where are you located?
• The base salary range for this role is $50K-$65K + uncapped commission + annual bonus potential (Annual Est. $80K-$115K+). Is that within an acceptable range for you?
• Why does this role interest you & why are you the best candidate?
• LinkedIn profile, if available: Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience:
• fluid handling equipment: 1 year (Preferred) Language:
• Spanish (not req) (Preferred) License/Certification:
• Driver's license (Required) Work Location: On the road