Entry Level Junior Sales Engineer – Industrial / Mechanical (Southeast Territory)

Overview

Junior Sales Engineer – Industrial / Mechanical (Southeast Territory)

Location: Jacksonville FL. (In-office + travel)

Pay: $50,000–$65,000 base + commission

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• OR 1–3 years in an industrial internship, sales/applications engineering
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environments
• Willingness to travel regularly (Nationally and International)
• Strong communication skills in a professional corporate setting

Travel: ~30+% (Southeast states outside of Florida) mandatory.

This is not retail, not inside sales, not customer service, and not remote. It is a technical, field based sales role.

Who Succeeds in This Role

This position is built for individuals with a mechanical or industrial engineering foundation who want to grow into technical B2B sales. You will work directly with manufacturers, OEMs, and industrial buyers, providing engineered bearing solutions and driving revenue growth. If you lack technical or engineering experience, this role will not be a match.

What You Will Do

Core Responsibilities

• Travel approximately 30+% across the Southeast Region: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama
• Additional travel within Florida and Georgia
• Work 30% from the Jacksonville office when not traveling
• Conduct on-site visits with industrial customers and OEMs
• Strengthen and expand existing accounts
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities
• Prepare accurate quotes using drawings, specifications, and technical data
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and operations teams
• Maintain CRM activity, pipeline, and opportunity tracking
• Attend trade shows, customer visits, and industry events

Not a Fit If You Are Coming From

• Retail sales
• Hair/beauty salons
• Real estate
• Insurance
• Hospitality
• Call centers
• Non-technical customer service

If your background is not technical, you will not be successful in this position.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + commission
• Company vehicle + paid travel expenses
• Health insurance with co-pay
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Comprehensive training in bearings and industrial applications
• Long-term career growth with a global manufacturer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Company car, Health insurance, Paid time off

Experience Required:

Sales development: 1 year (Required)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida (Preferred area)

Work Location: In person. Not remote.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's: (Required)

Experience:

• Internship / sales: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50%: (Required)

Work Location:

In person: Not remote.