What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Engineer position at Pursuit?
Location: Tennessee / Kentucky (near major airport) – Regional Territory
Sales Engineer (Path to Regional Sales Manager)
This is a hybrid technical sales role designed for someone who wants to bridge engineering and sales, with a clear path into a Regional Sales Manager (RSM) position within 1–3 years.
You’ll partner closely with an experienced RSM, acting as the technical expert and customer-facing resource, while also contributing to new business development and account growth across a multi-state territory.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the RSM in driving new business and expanding existing accounts
- Act as the technical point of contact for customers throughout the sales process
- Assist in lead generation and prospecting efforts across manufacturing and fabrication companies
- Conduct customer meetings, demos, and on-site visits
- Work with decision-makers ranging from engineers to ownership/leadership (CEO/President)
- Help manage and grow a territory that includes small shops to large manufacturers
- Travel regularly (approx. 60%) across TN/KY and surrounding regions
What This Role Leads To
- Clear path to RSM within 1–3 years
- Opportunity to take over a larger territory and full sales ownership
- Long-term growth into product management or leadership roles
Compensation
- Base Salary: $85K – $100K
- OTE: $150K – $175K (uncapped)
- Additional year-end bonus (~$3.5K–$5K average)
- Tiered incentives for exceeding quota
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision (BCBS)
- 401(k) with up to 6% match
- Life and disability insurance
- Car allowance: ~$7K annually
- Relocation assistance available (case-by-case)
What They’re Looking For
- 5 years of technical and/or sales experience within manufacturing or machine tools
- Background in fabrication equipment, laser cutting, tube bending, or similar technologies is highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or business
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Someone who is coachable, team-oriented, and comfortable in front of customers
Why This Opportunity
- Established, stable company with long-term leadership and low turnover
- Significant investment in training and development (including international exposure)
- Growing U.S. presence with expansion underway
- Clear, structured path from technical role → full sales ownership
This is a strong opportunity for someone with technical aptitude who wants to break into or grow within sales while learning the business from the ground up and stepping into a high-impact role long term.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000