Sales & Application Engineer - Americas
Sales & Application Engineer - Americas
Location: Americas
Department: Global Sales
Reports to: Global Sales Director
About the Company
An international water technology company specializing in advanced membrane filtration products and water/wastewater treatment solutions is expanding its presence across the Americas. The organization provides membrane-based treatment technologies and works with municipal, industrial, and engineering clients worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical and application support for membrane filtration products and water treatment solutions.
- Perform technology selection, process calculations, system sizing, and technical proposal preparation.
- Support EPC firms, engineering consultants, channel partners, and end users during technical discussions, bid processes, and project development activities.
- Identify and develop new customers, strategic partners, and project opportunities throughout North and South America.
- Build and manage a sales pipeline, advancing opportunities from initial contact through proposal, negotiation, and contract award.
- Conduct customer meetings, technical presentations, and product demonstrations.
- Support project execution, commissioning, troubleshooting, and post-installation customer support.
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging business opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with global sales, engineering, product management, and technical teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Water/Wastewater Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in water treatment, membrane technologies, engineering services, EPC/project delivery, or technical sales.
- Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, particularly membrane filtration technologies.
- Experience preparing technical proposals, performing process calculations, supporting bids/tenders, and developing projects.
- Strong communication, presentation, and business development skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote or field-based environment.
- Fluency in English required; additional languages such as Spanish or Portuguese are a plus.
Ideal Background
This role is well suited for candidates coming from:
- Membrane technology manufacturers
- Water and wastewater OEMs
- EPC and design-build firms
- Consulting engineering organizations
- Industrial water treatment companies
The position combines technical expertise with business development responsibilities and offers an opportunity to help grow an expanding membrane and water treatment business throughout the Americas.
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