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Air Compressor Sales engineer

Darwin Recruitment
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026
What You'll Do

  • Drive outside sales of compressed air systems and related industrial services within your assigned territory.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, including maintenance managers, engineers, and procurement teams.
  • Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities while expanding existing customer accounts.
  • Use your technical expertise to assess customer systems and recommend tailored compressed air solutions.
  • Partner with regional sales representatives to strategically target high-value accounts.
  • Conduct on-site demonstrations, plant surveys, and system evaluations to identify efficiency improvements.
  • Collaborate with Inside Sales, Application Engineers, and manufacturer representatives to deliver complete solutions.
  • Prepare proposals, negotiate pricing, and present value-driven solutions that improve system reliability and reduce operating costs.
  • Track activities, pipeline, and forecasts using CRM tools.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or 4 years of industrial B2B sales experience, ideally within compressed air systems (compressors, dryers, filtration, piping, or system audits).
  • Demonstrated success managing a sales territory and achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Technical aptitude and familiarity with plant utility systems.
  • Experience using CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% within the territory.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, along with referral bonuses and relocation assistance where applicable.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support work-life balance and continued professional development.
  • Career growth opportunities through ongoing training and development programs



What You'll Love

  • Uncapped commission structure - your performance directly drives your earnings.
  • Company vehicle
  • Opportunity to sell innovative compressed air solutions, including industry-leading piping systems.
  • Strong internal support to reduce administrative workload and allow you to focus on selling.
  • Modern CRM tools to help you stay organized and manage your pipeline effectively.
  • A high-performance culture that values autonomy, growth, and results.

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