As a Sales Project Engineer (also known as a Sales Application Engineer) at Rotex, you will join a global leader in industrial screening and separation equipment headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. This is a sales-focused role that combines technical expertise with strategic sales skills to deliver customized equipment solutions for our clients in manufacturing and industrial markets. If you're passionate about building relationships, driving sales growth, and providing exceptional customer solutions, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:
Sales & Business Development:
- Actively drive the sales of Rotex industrial processing equipment in assigned territories and market segments globally, analyze customer needs, and select suitable equipment based on research and laboratory testing
- Develop and implement action plans to protect/build market share, assist in sales forecasting, and support the Sales Manager in the development and maintenance of marketing plans.
Customer Engagement:
- Analyze customer processing needs, deliver tailored recommendations, and guide them through the equipment selection process.
- Prepare and present compelling technical proposals that demonstrate the value of Rotex equipment for their operations.
Technical Sales Support:
- Conduct material testing to validate equipment performance and ensure customer requirements are met.
- Partner with the engineering and production teams to provide customized solutions that align with customer goals.
- Support the Aftermarket Sales team by promoting replacement parts, upgrades, and additional services.
Travel & Field Presence:
- Travel domestically and internationally (25%) to engage with clients, conduct site visits, and support sales activities.
- Represent Rotex at industry events, trade shows, and customer sites as a trusted sales and technical advisor.
Who You Are:
You’re a dynamic and persuasive sales professional and you excel in customer engagement. In addition, you possess the following experience, skills and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering field.
- Preferred 2+ years of experience in technical sales, business development, or a related role in manufacturing or industrial equipment.
- A deep technical and mechanical aptitude for understanding product functionality, and use.
- Proficiency with CRM systems; familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
- Proven success in achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Why Join Rotex?
At Rotex, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive success for our clients in the manufacturing industry. As Sales Project Engineer you will join a team of 12 associates dedicated to promoting and selling Rotex equipment across North America.
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Who we are:
Rotex pioneered the dry separation industry and grew to become a global manufacturer of industrial separation equipment, becoming a subsidiary of Hillenbrand, Inc. in 2011. Rotex now sets the standards for maximizing yield and minimizing waste for a host of Fortune 500 companies in processing facilities around the world.
The Rotex story of superior separations starts with the people who work here. Our associates are our number-one asset; this fine group of people helped Rotex expand from a regional Cincinnati company to a strong global competitor. And we’re not done yet. We’re always looking for great people to add to our story and to help us write the next chapter in our history. Rotex is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".
What We Do
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.
