Summary
NR Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Sales Engineer to join their sales organization. The role involves developing new accounts and providing solution-based consultation services in the oil & gas and power generation industries, focusing on industrial automation and instrumentation control solutions.
Responsibilities
- Prospect to identify and establish new business opportunities to support the company’s growth and profitability
- Leverage existing customer contacts to expand business opportunities
- Develop alliances and partnerships within the industry to create additional market avenues
- Promote the company’s products and services professionally at trade shows and industry conferences
- Create and maintain sales leads promptly within the company CRM system
- Collaborate with proposal engineering to define and present winning solutions that meet customer needs
- Maintain a thorough understanding of industry trends, competitors, and customer requirements to inform strategic planning
- Provide technical consultation and support to customers, ensuring solutions are tailored to their operational needs
- Work closely with internal teams to develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations
- Ensure all sales activities are compliant with company policies and industry standards
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field, or business discipline; advanced education or certifications are a plus
- Minimum of 3 years of sales experience within the oil & gas, power generation, or process industries, focusing on automation and instrumentation systems
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets with a demonstrable sales achievement record
- Strong understanding of control systems, industrial automation, and instrumentation technology
- Ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly to diverse audiences, including clients and internal teams
- Excellent negotiation, closing, and relationship management skills
- Proficiency with CRM systems and sales reporting tools
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop lasting relationships
- Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Adaptability to changing market and customer needs
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 50%)
- Valid driver's license and willingness to visit customer sites and industry events
- Industry certifications or professional affiliations relevant to industrial automation or instrumentation
- Experience with automation systems for turbines, compressors, or other rotating machinery
- Familiarity with energy industry standards and best practices
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field, or business discipline; advanced education or certifications are a plus
- Minimum of 3 years of sales experience within the oil & gas, power generation, or process industries, focusing on automation and instrumentation systems
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets with a demonstrable sales achievement record
- Strong understanding of control systems, industrial automation, and instrumentation technology
- Ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly to diverse audiences, including clients and internal teams
- Excellent negotiation, closing, and relationship management skills
- Proficiency with CRM systems and sales reporting tools
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop lasting relationships
- Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Adaptability to changing market and customer needs
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 50%)
- Valid driver's license and willingness to visit customer sites and industry events
Nice to Haves
- Industry certifications or professional affiliations relevant to industrial automation or instrumentation
- Experience with automation systems for turbines, compressors, or other rotating machinery
- Familiarity with energy industry standards and best practices
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Full-time, Monday–Friday, with flexibility as needed for travel and client engagements.
- Options for hybrid or remote work based on company policies and candidate preference.