Sr Sales Engineer (Materials Testing)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America; candidates may also be located in or near Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, or Milwaukee. The role covers Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin and requires customer travel, trade shows, and industry events, with overnight travel of up to 35%.

Salary: $130,000–$160,000 starting on-target salary range.

Company

hirify.global develops mechanical testing systems used by manufacturing companies, engineers, and scientists to test materials and products across industries including biomedical, aerospace, electronics, and defense.

What you will do

• Identify and qualify sales leads with the sales team across the Upper Midwest territory.
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations that communicate product benefits and customer value.
• Develop and execute territory management plans to achieve bookings and sales objectives and increase market share in targeted industries and applications.
• Build customer relationships, provide support, and respond to inquiries and concerns.
• Monitor industry trends, market developments, and competitor activity to identify sales opportunities.
• Travel to customers, trade shows, and industry events; use a company vehicle for field activities.

Requirements

• Passion for technology and a strong desire to learn and succeed in sales.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to understand, anticipate, and respond to internal and external customer needs.
• Leadership qualities including flexibility, reliability, effective communication, and teamwork.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Technical bachelor’s degree, such as materials science or mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or chemical engineering.
• At least 5–10+ years of experience in outside or field-based technical sales of capital equipment, preferably in test and measurement, analytical instrumentation, or industrial controls.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a customer-centric environment representing mechanical testing technology.
• Paid training, continuous learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance; company-provided life insurance; and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match and 100% tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
• 3:1 match for approved charitable donations.