Sales Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Calderys Career Opportunities. Remote, China.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Answer customer and sales teams on refractory product selection, use, and technical information
- Track sales results, competitor activity, and market potential for assigned application areas
- Support sales calls, customer inquiries, lining layouts, and application best practices
- Work with research and development to improve products for assigned applications and projects
- Prepare commercial reports and join meetings, training events, seminars, and industry gatherings
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, ceramics, metallurgy, chemical, materials science, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of refractory materials plus strong Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint capability
- Clear written, verbal, and presentation communication across organizational levels
- Analytical thinking, business problem solving, project coordination, and effective teamwork
Who this fits
You’ll suit a technical commercial role that combines refractory product support, sales assistance, reporting, and cross-team project work. The position is remote in China and involves about thirty-five percent domestic travel. The work is primarily office-based, with occasional physical demands including lifting up to fifty pounds and exposure to industrial conditions.
From the employer
Job Responsibilities
Responding to customer and sales team requests for technical refractory product information and general inquiries; executing tactical activities that contribute to segment plan initiatives
Supporting segment plan initiatives by tracking sales performance, competitive activity, and market potential for assigned application areas or when requested; preparing reports and participating in meetings regarding commercial and marketing decisions as requested; participating in refractory and industry training events, seminars and meetings
Supporting the selling process and sales calls with the sales and application technology team(s); assisting the customer service and global sourcing center team(s) with information requests and product selection inquiries; collaborating with the project and advanced engineering team(s) on lining layout requests and best practices
Collaborating with the research and development team to learn, develop and improve products for assigned application areas or project initiatives
Qualifications
Requires B.S. degree in Engineering, Ceramics, Metallurgy, Chemical, Materials Science or related field
Requires entry-level knowledge of refractory materials
Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced excel and PowerPoint expertise
Requires written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including presentation planning and delivery skills; ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
Requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Requires analytical, strategic thinking and business problem solving skills
Requires project management skills and the ability to coordinate multi-department projects
Previous experience in sales, marketing or research in ceramic, materials, chemicals or related fields of study helpful.
Physical and Environment Requirements
Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting, talking or hearing; and less than 1/3 of time standing, walking, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching and using hands and fingers and tasting/smelling.
Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in an office setting; and less than 1/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposed to outdoor weather, wet/humid conditions, extreme heat, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, and/or vibration.
Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise; and less 1/3 of time working in loud environments.
Travel: requires approximately 35% travel (domestic destinations)
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