Sales Engineer - Value Plus
Saigepartners, Houston, TX, United States
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Position Sales Engineer - Value Plus (Houston, TX)
Job Overview The Sales Engineer is a key member of the Value+ Processing Team, responsible for driving sales growth and delivering technical solutions to customers. This role serves as the primary interface between the company and its customers, combining strong technical expertise with sales acumen to market and sell steel products and processing capabilities. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with a drive for excellence, strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving systems and processes. This is a direct‑hire position.
What you will be doing as a Value Plus Sales Engineer - Houston Customer & Sales Support
Serve as the main point of contact for customers, developing and maintaining strong relationships
Present technical solutions to prospective customers and secure new business opportunities
Identify and pursue additional sales opportunities within existing accounts
Communicate pricing updates, surcharges, and order changes to customers
Investigate and resolve customer claims and issues in a timely manner
Technical Analysis & Estimation
Interpret and clarify customer-provided materials, including blueprints, CAD files, and specifications
Analyze tolerances, materials, and geometric dimensioning to guide manufacturing and supply chain decisions
Develop accurate cost estimates by analyzing time, materials, labor, and production requirements
Create and manage cost structures to support efficient and competitive quoting
Evaluate sales proposals to ensure accuracy and alignment with company quality and safety standards
Operations & Process Coordination
Collaborate with internal teams including shipping, credit, purchasing, scheduling, and quality to ensure seamless order execution
Utilize internal production processes to meet customer quality and delivery expectations
Negotiate labor, production, and delivery options internally and with external vendors
Analyze customer drawings to develop processing times and optimize material utilization through nesting capabilities
Manage customer-specific inventory requirements
Quality & Compliance
Identify and implement quality requirements such as PPAP, first article inspections, and recurring inspection plans
Ensure all processes and deliverables meet company quality and safety standards
Communication & Reporting
Anticipate customer needs and proactively address challenges
Maintain consistent communication across internal departments to support customer satisfaction
Prepare and submit reports accurately and on time
Skills you ideally bring to the table as a Value Plus Sales Engineer - Houston
Minimum of five (5) years of processing and estimation sales experience in a related industry
Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Solid financial acumen, including cost development and pricing strategies
Experience in metals manufacturing and part production
Strong mathematical, geometric, and technical aptitude
Proven ability to interpret drawings, including tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes
High level of personal integrity, motivation, and interpersonal effectiveness
CNC programming and/or advanced estimating experience is a plus
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Your Future ,
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Contact Hannah Wilson at
hwilson@saigepartners.com , you can also schedule an appointment to learn more about this opportunity!
Position Sales Engineer - Value Plus (Houston, TX)
Job Overview The Sales Engineer is a key member of the Value+ Processing Team, responsible for driving sales growth and delivering technical solutions to customers. This role serves as the primary interface between the company and its customers, combining strong technical expertise with sales acumen to market and sell steel products and processing capabilities. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with a drive for excellence, strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving systems and processes. This is a direct‑hire position.
What you will be doing as a Value Plus Sales Engineer - Houston Customer & Sales Support
Serve as the main point of contact for customers, developing and maintaining strong relationships
Present technical solutions to prospective customers and secure new business opportunities
Identify and pursue additional sales opportunities within existing accounts
Communicate pricing updates, surcharges, and order changes to customers
Investigate and resolve customer claims and issues in a timely manner
Technical Analysis & Estimation
Interpret and clarify customer-provided materials, including blueprints, CAD files, and specifications
Analyze tolerances, materials, and geometric dimensioning to guide manufacturing and supply chain decisions
Develop accurate cost estimates by analyzing time, materials, labor, and production requirements
Create and manage cost structures to support efficient and competitive quoting
Evaluate sales proposals to ensure accuracy and alignment with company quality and safety standards
Operations & Process Coordination
Collaborate with internal teams including shipping, credit, purchasing, scheduling, and quality to ensure seamless order execution
Utilize internal production processes to meet customer quality and delivery expectations
Negotiate labor, production, and delivery options internally and with external vendors
Analyze customer drawings to develop processing times and optimize material utilization through nesting capabilities
Manage customer-specific inventory requirements
Quality & Compliance
Identify and implement quality requirements such as PPAP, first article inspections, and recurring inspection plans
Ensure all processes and deliverables meet company quality and safety standards
Communication & Reporting
Anticipate customer needs and proactively address challenges
Maintain consistent communication across internal departments to support customer satisfaction
Prepare and submit reports accurately and on time
Skills you ideally bring to the table as a Value Plus Sales Engineer - Houston
Minimum of five (5) years of processing and estimation sales experience in a related industry
Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Solid financial acumen, including cost development and pricing strategies
Experience in metals manufacturing and part production
Strong mathematical, geometric, and technical aptitude
Proven ability to interpret drawings, including tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes
High level of personal integrity, motivation, and interpersonal effectiveness
CNC programming and/or advanced estimating experience is a plus
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