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Construction Estimator

$100k - $135k

Jobot

Empower Paper Mills with Smarter Solutions — Join Us as an Application Sales Engineer Driving Performance and Growth!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue
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Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

We’re a leading industrial solutions provider serving the pulp & paper industry with cutting-edge machine clothing, roll covers, and mechanical roll services that improve mill efficiency and reliability.

We’re looking for a driven Application Sales Engineer to join our team and support customers across the Southern U.S. region. In this customer-facing technical sales role, you’ll combine your industry expertise with relationship-building skills to help mills improve machine performance, reduce downtime, and achieve long-term value.

Why join us?
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
  • Opportunity to work directly with leading paper mills and cutting-edge industrial solutions
  • Work alongside a knowledgeable Technical Service Engineer to deliver both technical support and sales growth
  • A collaborative environment that values innovation, service excellence, and customer satisfaction
  • Travel opportunities throughout your assigned territory with expenses fully covered

Job Details

As an Application Sales Engineer, you’ll be at the intersection of technical expertise and customer engagement, helping mills operate more efficiently while identifying and implementing solutions that increase productivity and extend equipment life.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with paper mill customers to identify sales opportunities.
  • Conduct machine audits, optimization studies, and shutdown inspections to improve operational performance.
  • Partner closely with the Technical Service Engineer in your region to deliver end-to-end support for customers.
  • Troubleshoot machine clothing, roll cover, and bowed roll issues, providing practical recommendations and solutions.
  • Assist mills in setting up value reporting systems and maintaining accurate operational data.
  • Use proprietary modeling software to optimize press sections and enhance machine productivity.
  • Provide detailed on-site reports after service visits, summarizing findings, opportunities, and next steps.
  • Stay proactive in identifying new applications or product upgrades to support customer needs.
  • Communicate market trends, competitive insights, and opportunities to the Regional Sales Manager.
  • Manage an expense budget in alignment with company guidelines.
What You Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred – or equivalent experience in maintenance, production, or technical sales in the pulp & paper industry
  • Proven relationship-building and communication skills with a strong customer-first mindset
  • Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand mill operations and equipment performance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management tools
  • Entrepreneurial drive with a passion for delivering technical solutions that generate results
• Willingness to travel regularly within your assigned region (expenses covered)

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