Sales Engineer

Location - Texas (Austin preferred)

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

EOX is a growing, independent manufacturer’s representative firm of seven professionals serving the aerospace, defense, space, commercial, and research/university markets across the South through the Mid-Atlantic states. Our compact, experienced team structure allows every individual to make a direct impact while enjoying the flexibility to manage their own accounts and schedule.

This role offers meaningful flexibility and independence - ideal for a driven, technically minded salesperson who thrives on autonomy, accountability and visible results. The sales engineer will represent EOX's manufacturers, promoting advanced RF/microwave and fiber optic electronic components, interconnects and systems solutions across a diverse customer base.

Success in this position requires initiative, strong technical communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple levels of an organization.

Must be a U.S. Citizen due to export compliance and customer requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify, investigate, qualify, and develop new sales opportunities for EOX using effective, ethical sales practices. Develop strategic plans, tactics, and target customer lists to achieve growth goals.
• Call on and meet with customers across aerospace, defense, space, commercial, and research/university environments to promote the products and technologies of our represented manufacturers.
• Drive sales growth within the assigned market and account base (to be determined based on experience and location).
• Develop and execute strategies to close opportunities and expand market share.
• Collaborate closely with principals, providing regular updates on opportunities, customer needs, feedback and technology roadmaps.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge of product lines, applications, and emerging technologies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with engineering, procurement, management, and executive decision-makers.
• Travel throughout Texas to present and promote EOX and its manufacturers’ products to both existing and target accounts.
• Participate in national and local trade shows, supporting EOX and our principal partners.
• Monitor industry trends through research, events, and publications; maintain awareness of competitive products and evolving market conditions.

This position combines freedom and responsibility - you'll have the flexibility in managing your schedule and territory while being accountable for measurable growth, consistent activity, and professional representation of EOX and our partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering or Technical degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or RF/microwave focus ideal;
• Prior experience in RF/microwave, fiber optic or electronic system components/interconnects preferred. Experience with Military, Aerospace or Research sectors is highly valued.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with customers and principals
• Comfortable working directly with engineers on detailed technical requirements and specifications.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with effective time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English, both technical and conversational.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, capable of thriving in a flexible, largely self-directed role that rewards initiative and consistent performance.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary plus uncapped commission potential

401(k) with guaranteed 3% company match

Disability and life insurance

Medical insurance allowance

Full expense reimbursement

Car allowance