Sales Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Oetiker. Troy · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $102,000–$167,700 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Grow Clamps and Rings sales across Michigan’s automotive and industrial manufacturing accounts
- Find new opportunities through prospecting, customer relationship work, and the 360° sales approach
- Track opportunities, forecasts, and customer activity in CRM and sales management systems
- Handle complaints and technical field service, coordinating solutions with internal teams
- Work with Key Account Managers and production sites on strategic customer initiatives
What you bring
- A bachelor-level engineering degree or another degree paired with relevant technical experience
- Working knowledge of sales methods, applicable industries, internal support processes, and quality systems
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication with mechanical and commercial aptitude
- Detailed understanding of Oetiker products, applications, and assembly solutions
Who this fits
You’ll suit a customer-facing sales engineering role centered on automotive and industrial manufacturing applications, especially Thermal Management, Driveshaft, Steering, and Air Intake systems. The position covers Michigan and involves approximately half-time travel, with a hybrid arrangement in Troy. Success depends on relationship building, learning ability, integrity, compliance, and managing regional and national customer accounts.
From the employer
Joining 'TeamOetiker' means connecting with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 manufacturing sites. We are the leading provider of high-end connecting solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every car in the world and in millions of home plumbing systems and appliances. We are a privately owned, family-run business, with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Sound like a place where you want to be? Connect with us!
Sales Engineer – Michigan
Responsible for driving sales growth throughout Michigan. Primary market focus includes Plumbing, Data Centers, Medical, Agriculture, Automotive, and Industrial Manufacturing, with approximately 50% travel required.
This position is responsible for growing and developing the Clamps and Rings business, with a strong emphasis on automotive applications, including Thermal Management, Driveshaft, Steering, and Air Intake systems, while also supporting industrial manufacturing customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive sales growth and manage customer relationships throughout Michigan.
- Protect, grow, and support sales for assigned regional and national customers.
- Develop new business through customer prospecting, opportunity identification, and relationship management using the 360° sales approach.
- Grow the Clamps and Rings business within the Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing markets, focusing on applications such as Thermal Management, Driveshaft, Steering, and Air Intake systems.
- Manage sales opportunities, forecasts, and customer activities using established CRM and sales management systems.
- Support customer complaints, provide technical field service, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams.
- Partner with Key Account Managers and local production facilities to support strategic customer initiatives.
- Effectively manage time, travel, resources, and professional development to maximize sales performance.
- Travel approximately 50% to support customers, develop new business, and strengthen relationships throughout Michigan.
Predominant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of sales processes, sales principles, and applicable industries.
• Knowledge of internal support processes, quality management systems/principals, and how to apply them.
• Detailed knowledge of Oetiker products, applications, and assembly solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to build lasting business relationships.
• Mechanical and commercial aptitude
• Proven ability to learn.
• Ability to work with the highest levels of integrity and compliance.
Education
Bachelor level degree in Engineering or other field supplemented with relevant technical experience
At Oetiker, we don’t just sell parts — we engineer confidence. With decades of experience and a reputation for quality, we serve global markets in automotive, industrial, and medical sectors. Our Troy facility plays a key role in delivering both exceptional products and customer support.
We offer:
- A leadership role with global visibility and local impact
- Hands-on training with innovative tools and systems
- A collaborative, stable, and technically driven work environment
- Competitive compensation and full benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth in a global organization
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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