Regional Sales Engineer

LOCATION: Remote / Field-Based (Chicago to Dakotas Region)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

TRAVEL: 75-100% regional travel; frequent day travel up to 250 miles, overnights as required

COMPENSATION:  $75,000–$85,000 base salary (DOE) + 30% OTE

BENEFITS: Comprehensive (PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, & more)

Company Description

A trusted provider of precision measurement and dimensional metrology solutions, delivering equipment, calibration, repair, software support, and technical services to manufacturers and laboratories across North America. The organization supports customers in achieving measurement accuracy, maintaining compliance, and improving operational performance through accredited services and structured quality systems.

About the Job

The Regional Sales Engineer is responsible for generating and managing sales within an assigned geographic territory. This role requires a highly self-sufficient, results-driven sales professional with strong technical knowledge of precision measurement and metrology. The position involves leading technical sales conversations, expanding customer relationships, and independently driving revenue growth across industries including defense, medical, and automotive manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Generate and manage sales within the assigned Chicago-to-Dakotas territory
• Cultivate and expand customer relationships using technical knowledge of precision measurement and metrology solutions
• Independently drive the full sales cycle, from prospecting through close
• Conduct product presentations, demonstrations, and technical training for customers and partners
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical product inquiries and application discussions
• Develop regional sales strategies aligned with national sales objectives
• Organize and participate in trade shows, product demonstrations, and sales events
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline, and customer interactions in CRM software
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and bids

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to travel 75–100% within the assigned region
• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience with a strong technical background in precision measurement, dimensional metrology, or related industries
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• Experience using measurement/metrology industry terminology in technical sales conversations
• Proven ability to independently develop customer relationships and lead complex sales discussions
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to communicate complex product features and applications
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• CAD experience
• Experience selling into defense, medical, or automotive manufacturing industries

Reports To: National Sales Manager

Works Closely With: Field Service Engineers, Service, Engineering, Product Management, and Sales Teams