Sterling Engineering · 5 hours ago
Senior Applications Sales Engineer – Chemical Valves
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expSterling Engineering is seeking a Senior Applications Sales Engineer to support and grow business within the Specialty Chemical market. This role blends technical application expertise with consultative selling, serving as a trusted advisor to customers while partnering closely with Sales, Commercial Operations, Engineering, and Product Management.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Sabrina Herrera
Responsibilities
Act as the technical and applications sales lead for Specialty Chemical valve solutions
Partner with Sales teams to support new business development, account growth, and key customer engagements
Translate customer process requirements into optimized valve and system solutions
Support RFQs, bid reviews, and vendor list qualifications with strong technical input
Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to customize products and support required certifications
Influence specifications and position solutions early in the sales cycle
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings to support commercial strategy
Develop pricing recommendations in partnership with Commercial Operations
Identify service expectations and lifecycle requirements for chemical applications
Deliver customer presentations, technical training, and product demonstrations
Support internal training to improve sales and cross-functional understanding of chemical applications
Provide market feedback to guide product development and portfolio strategy
Prepare professional reports, presentations, and commercial insights for leadership
Qualification
Required
Strong background in chemical process applications, valves, or flow control solutions
10+ years of experience in applications engineering, technical sales, or commercial roles
Proven ability to support and influence sales teams in complex, engineered solution environments
Experience working directly with customers in the Specialty Chemical market
Strong understanding of pricing strategy, RFQs, and commercial decision-making
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, customer-focused way
Excellent presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
Strategic, solutions-oriented mindset with a sense of urgency
Comfortable working cross-functionally across global teams
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50%
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Paid Holidays
Educational Assistance
Wellness & Financial Planning Resources
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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CEO
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