Electrical/technical Sales Engineer
More Information & ApplyJob Title: Electrical / Technical Sales Engineer
Status: Direct Hire
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday–Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Burnsville, MN
Pay: $65,000–$80,000 Base + Commission
Status: Direct Hire
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday–Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Burnsville, MN
Pay: $65,000–$80,000 Base + Commission
About Our Client:
Our client is a well-established and growing organization that has provided critical infrastructure solutions throughout the Upper Midwest for decades. They represent industry-leading manufacturers and deliver cutting-edge solutions grounded in sound engineering practices, integrity, and a customer-first philosophy. Their team-focused culture emphasizes long-term partnerships, professional growth, and technical excellence.
Job Summary:
The Electrical / Technical Sales Engineer is responsible for driving product sales and providing technical expertise to electrical engineers, contractors, distributors, value-added resellers, and end users. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical systems, the ability to communicate technical information clearly, and a self-driven approach to business development. Success in this role comes from building lasting relationships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering engineered solutions that meet customer needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Relationship Management
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with End Users, Engineers, Contractors, Distributors, and Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
• Identify and establish new business opportunities within the assigned territory
• Organize and conduct sales visits
• Collaborate with internal team members on regional sales strategies
• Establish and execute a territory sales plan aligned with marketing initiatives
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with End Users, Engineers, Contractors, Distributors, and Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
• Identify and establish new business opportunities within the assigned territory
• Organize and conduct sales visits
• Collaborate with internal team members on regional sales strategies
• Establish and execute a territory sales plan aligned with marketing initiatives
Technical Sales & Engineering Support
• Discuss equipment needs and system requirements with customers and engineers to drive product specifications
• Conduct technical presentations to educate engineers, contractors, end users, and VARs
• Generate detailed engineered solutions for presentation, negotiation, and closing
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams and electrical specifications
• Translate technical information into clear, understandable solutions for non-technical audiences
• Discuss equipment needs and system requirements with customers and engineers to drive product specifications
• Conduct technical presentations to educate engineers, contractors, end users, and VARs
• Generate detailed engineered solutions for presentation, negotiation, and closing
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams and electrical specifications
• Translate technical information into clear, understandable solutions for non-technical audiences
Territory Management
• Travel regionally as required
• Manage opportunities within CRM systems and maintain accurate sales records
• Travel regionally as required
• Manage opportunities within CRM systems and maintain accurate sales records
Qualifications:
Required:
• 2+ years of sales experience with a strong understanding of electrical systems
• Experience in technical sales within the electrical industry
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and understand electrical specifications
• Strong presentation skills (including PowerPoint)
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and sales skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical customers
• Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with CRM systems such as Oracle, Salesforce, NetSuite, or equivalent
• 2+ years of sales experience with a strong understanding of electrical systems
• Experience in technical sales within the electrical industry
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and understand electrical specifications
• Strong presentation skills (including PowerPoint)
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and sales skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical customers
• Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with CRM systems such as Oracle, Salesforce, NetSuite, or equivalent
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• Graduates of Electrical Engineering programs with strong technical aptitude will be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• Graduates of Electrical Engineering programs with strong technical aptitude will be considered
Working Conditions:
This role operates in an office environment with regional travel requirements.
• Standard office setting in Burnsville, MN
• Frequent communication with clients and internal teams
• Regional travel required for customer visits and presentations
• Combination of desk work, presentations, and on-site client meetings
• Standard office setting in Burnsville, MN
• Frequent communication with clients and internal teams
• Regional travel required for customer visits and presentations
• Combination of desk work, presentations, and on-site client meetings
About Us:
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.
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