Trainee Sales Engineer

Trainee Sales Engineer - Automation
Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Package: Bonus, Car Allowance, 20 Days PTO, Medical, Eyecare, Dental, 401k
Location: Home based / Field based in Houston
Most sales roles talk about “solutions” and “relationships” but revolve around incremental orders and price negotiations. This one doesn’t. You’ll be selling custom built, fully automated bulk packaging, Vertical Form Fill Seal systems with an average order value of $2 million. Every deal is engineered, bespoke, and operationally critical to your customer’s business.

Your conversations won’t be about discounts. They’ll be about throughput, uptime, safety, ROI, and future-proofing operations. We're looking for a fresh, ambitious, technical person that's looking to transition into a sales environment. What You’ll Gain
Tailored sales and technical training
A visible role within a globally respected manufacturer
Direct support and access to experienced senior leadership for direct training.

Professional office space available in Houston if desired
Autonomy and flexibility in a true field-based position
Continuous technical and professional development across global sites
Exposure to innovative, bespoke projects.

No two deals are the same
A career within a global group turning over more than $1.5b
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll proactively learn and develop to own the full commercial lifecycle for your territory:
Developing and executing a strategic sales plan across Houston
Managing and growing key accounts while identifying new project opportunities
Leading complex, consultative sales processes from first conversation to contract signature
Conducting site surveys and working closely with customers to define technical and operational requirements
Writing and presenting detailed commercial proposals and forecasts
Negotiating with senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, procurement, and leadership teams
Working cross functionally with engineering, project delivery, and service teams to ensure flawless execution
This is a field-based role with regular customer visits.

You’ll manage your own diary, priorities, and pipeline like a professional. What We’re Looking For:
Educated in Engineering at degree level or above: Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering. An ambitious, hard working attitude. This is a steep learning curve and will require only the best to earn an outstanding career. Internal sales experience within engineering / manufacturing industries will be advantageous. Experience within hands on engineering roles will also be advantageous. Clear and concise communication skills to ensure you can lead client projects.

If you're an ambitious and proactive technical person looking to develop into a sales role then apply directly or reach out to Marston Robinson on our office number - 01925 937 311