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Application Sales Engineer - (Paper Industry)
Jobs via Dice, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Application Sales Engineer - Paper Industry
Overview
We are a leading industrial solutions provider serving the pulp & paper industry with cutting-edge machine clothing, roll covers, and mechanical roll services to improve mill efficiency and reliability. We are looking for a driven Application Sales Engineer to join the team and support customers across the Southern U.S. region. In this customer-facing technical sales role, you will combine industry expertise with relationship-building skills to help mills improve machine performance, reduce downtime, and achieve long-term value.
Job Details
Location: Hodge, LA (territory within the Southern U.S.)
Salary: $100,000 – $135,000 per year
Travel: Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region (expenses covered).
As an Application Sales Engineer, you will be at the intersection of technical expertise and customer engagement, helping mills operate more efficiently while identifying and implementing solutions that increase productivity and extend equipment life.
Why join us?
Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Opportunity to work directly with leading paper mills and cutting-edge industrial solutions
Collaborate with a Technical Service Engineer to deliver both technical support and sales growth
A collaborative environment that values innovation, service excellence, and customer satisfaction
Travel opportunities throughout your assigned territory with expenses fully covered
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong relationships with paper mill customers to identify sales opportunities
Conduct machine audits, optimization studies, and shutdown inspections to improve operational performance
Partner closely with the Technical Service Engineer in your region to deliver end-to-end support for customers
Troubleshoot machine clothing, roll cover, and bowed roll issues, providing practical recommendations and solutions
Assist mills in setting up value reporting systems and maintaining accurate operational data
Use proprietary modeling software to optimize press sections and enhance machine productivity
Provide detailed on-site reports after service visits, summarizing findings, opportunities, and next steps
Stay proactive in identifying new applications or product upgrades to support customer needs
Communicate market trends, competitive insights, and opportunities to the Regional Sales Manager
Manage an expense budget in alignment with company guidelines
What you bring
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred – or equivalent experience in maintenance, production, or technical sales in the pulp & paper industry
Proven relationship-building and communication skills with a strong customer-first mindset
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand mill operations and equipment performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management tools
Entrepreneurial drive with a passion for delivering technical solutions that generate results
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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We are a leading industrial solutions provider serving the pulp & paper industry with cutting-edge machine clothing, roll covers, and mechanical roll services to improve mill efficiency and reliability. We are looking for a driven Application Sales Engineer to join the team and support customers across the Southern U.S. region. In this customer-facing technical sales role, you will combine industry expertise with relationship-building skills to help mills improve machine performance, reduce downtime, and achieve long-term value.
Job Details
Location: Hodge, LA (territory within the Southern U.S.)
Salary: $100,000 – $135,000 per year
Travel: Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region (expenses covered).
As an Application Sales Engineer, you will be at the intersection of technical expertise and customer engagement, helping mills operate more efficiently while identifying and implementing solutions that increase productivity and extend equipment life.
Why join us?
Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Opportunity to work directly with leading paper mills and cutting-edge industrial solutions
Collaborate with a Technical Service Engineer to deliver both technical support and sales growth
A collaborative environment that values innovation, service excellence, and customer satisfaction
Travel opportunities throughout your assigned territory with expenses fully covered
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong relationships with paper mill customers to identify sales opportunities
Conduct machine audits, optimization studies, and shutdown inspections to improve operational performance
Partner closely with the Technical Service Engineer in your region to deliver end-to-end support for customers
Troubleshoot machine clothing, roll cover, and bowed roll issues, providing practical recommendations and solutions
Assist mills in setting up value reporting systems and maintaining accurate operational data
Use proprietary modeling software to optimize press sections and enhance machine productivity
Provide detailed on-site reports after service visits, summarizing findings, opportunities, and next steps
Stay proactive in identifying new applications or product upgrades to support customer needs
Communicate market trends, competitive insights, and opportunities to the Regional Sales Manager
Manage an expense budget in alignment with company guidelines
What you bring
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred – or equivalent experience in maintenance, production, or technical sales in the pulp & paper industry
Proven relationship-building and communication skills with a strong customer-first mindset
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand mill operations and equipment performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management tools
Entrepreneurial drive with a passion for delivering technical solutions that generate results
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
EEO / Affinity Statements
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
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