Technical Sales Engineer - 092QE
$92,608–$154,347 year
HybridSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Qualify inbound leads from trade shows, marketing activities, and website inquiries by conducting discovery calls to determine technical alignment and assign qualified opportunities to Engineering SMEs or Advanced Programs. Maintain active communication to ensure no lapses in client follow-up, while tracking and documenting leads captured at industry events. Coordinate handoffs to Sales, Engineering, Program Management, and Business Development to ensure timely proposal delivery and cost/scope/schedule alignment. Follow up with dormant clients and cold call new contacts to drive lead generation. Serve as the initial client-facing contact to build deep relationships with key points of contact across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years combined experience in technical sales and/or engineering
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
- Ability to translate customer needs into actionable technical next steps
- Proficiency with HubSpot or comparable CRM platforms
- Comfortable presenting at trade shows and engaging new clients
- Must be a US Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident)
Desired Qualifications
- Engineering degree
- Experience working with Aerospace clients or advanced engineering environments
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), photonics, optical systems, or automation systems
- Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts
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