Inside Sales Engineering

Inside Sales Engineer job at Rodney Hunt Inc.. At Rodney Hunt, we are problem‑solvers, focused on a common purpose: solving flow control challenges of the water & wastewater industry. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide solutions for customers in industrial and municipal markets.

The Inside Sales Engineer will act as a technical expert and sales support specialist, bridging the gap between the customer and our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with proven experience in municipal water and or manufacturing, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to drive revenue by understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions.

Sales Support & Customer Engagement

Serve as the primary technical resource for the sales team, addressing technical inquiries and providing accurate, timely information.

Understand customer requirements, recommend appropriate products or solutions, and provide detailed proposals and quotations.

Collaborate with the outside sales team to develop and execute strategies for new business opportunities.

Proactively engage with customers to build relationships, address concerns, and identify opportunities for upselling or cross‑selling.

Provide pre‑sales and post‑sales technical support to customers and internal teams.

Interpret customer specifications and technical drawings to identify suitable products or solutions.

Stay updated on product advancements, industry trends, and competitive offerings to ensure the best possible customer solutions.

Prepare technical documentation, pricing, and proposal presentations for customer meetings.

Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, and opportunities in the CRM system.

Contribute to regular sales forecasts and reports to monitor performance against targets.

Minimum 2 years in a technical sales or sales engineering role.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technical Sales, or a related field. Strong understanding of capital equipment, sales and sales cycle, and manufacturing/fabrication.

Sales Acumen: Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and meeting/exceeding sales targets.

Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities with a focus on customer engagement.

Experience using CRM software (e.g., SAP, Salesforce) and technical drawing tools (e.g., AutoCAD).

Willingness to travel 25% of the time.

Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.

Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to delivering superior service.

Up to 25% travel on-site with flexible work schedule

Based in the Corporate office in Houston, TX when not travelling

Office hours Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.