Sales Engineer-Remote in North Carolina (Bilingual in Mandarin)

Summary

BodorLaser is a global developer, manufacturer, and seller of laser-cutting machines serving customers worldwide. The Sales Engineer will work remotely in North Carolina or South Carolina to develop business, manage customer relationships, provide technical support, prepare proposals, and drive sales growth across the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, with a primary focus on NC/SC, while nurturing relationships with existing customers
• Analyze market trends in the assigned territory and report findings to management for sales strategy optimization
• Manage the entire sales process, from generating leads to qualifying prospects and closing deals, meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Operations, and Service teams, to ensure customer needs are met and issues are resolved
• Provide technical support to clients, troubleshoot product issues, and recommend improved materials or machinery
• Assist the Marketing and Sales team with organizing and attending trade shows, conferences, and other promotional events
• Regularly visit customer sites throughout the assigned territory to maintain relationships, resolve technical challenges, and present solutions
• Work closely with Product teams from the parent company to align on technical requirements for equipment and proposals
• Prepare and deliver detailed proposals and presentations based on customer specifications
• Ensure all administrative processes are handled effectively during the sales cycle, coordinating with different departments
• Regularly report on sales progress and challenges to the supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Strong self-motivation and proactive approach, with excellent business communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English; basic communication skills in Mandarin Chinese
• Must reside in NC/SC or be willing to relocate
• Ability to travel for overnight business approximately 25% of the time within the assigned territory, primarily in NC/SC
• Proficiency in using CRM systems and creating reports and presentations
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, often requiring coordination across time zones
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours
• Experience managing cross-departmental workflows and processes
• Bachelor's degree or above
• 2–10 years of experience in sales or technical roles within the machine tool or manufacturing industry
• Ability to work under pressure and ambiguity
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience selling laser cutting machines or other CNC machinery
• Prior experience working in a cross-cultural, multinational company environment
• Familiarity with the manufacturing and industrial customer base in Pennsylvania and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong self-motivation and proactive approach, with excellent business communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English; basic communication skills in Mandarin Chinese
• Must reside in NC/SC or be willing to relocate
• Ability to travel for overnight business approximately 25% of the time within the assigned territory, primarily in NC/SC
• Proficiency in using CRM systems and creating reports and presentations
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, often requiring coordination across time zones
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours
• Experience managing cross-departmental workflows and processes
• Bachelor's degree or above
• 2–10 years of experience in sales or technical roles within the machine tool or manufacturing industry
• Ability to work under pressure and ambiguity

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience selling laser cutting machines or other CNC machinery
• Prior experience working in a cross-cultural, multinational company environment
• Familiarity with the manufacturing and industrial customer base in Pennsylvania and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship for eligible employees
• Commission
• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous leave policy
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Holiday bonus
• Birthday gift cards
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home