Technical Sales Engineer

Mechanical Sales Engineer - ( Cruise & Maritime )
*Why you should join the team*

• You share our values: Heart, Own It, Teamwork, Drive, Grow, Humble, Smart, and Trust.
• You are enthusiastic, outgoing, and passionate about your work, making an impact.
• You are a self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• You thrive in a team environment and support your teammates.
• You love to learn, grow, and welcome new challenges.
• You welcome constructive feedback and strive to improve continuously.

*Who We Are
We are a supplier of mechanical products (pipes, valves, fittings) to the maritime and industrial markets. We are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join our Inside Sales Team. This role will involve a combination of inside and outside sales, including travel to cruise and commercial vessels. If you want to learn, be challenged, and grow professionally, this is the right place for you.
*Status:
Full-Time

Schedule:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Onsite; weekend flexibility required for cruise ship schedules; overtime may be required.
The Perks**

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

Job Purpose
The primary function is to increase sales of mechanical products to the maritime/cruise market by conducting onboard vessel visits and supporting sales to new and existing accounts. This role also maintains relationships as a technical liaison for key account customers.
*Job Responsibilities*

• Build relationships with ship personnel and key decision-makers, including Captains, Engineers, Purchasing Managers, and Superintendents.
• Conduct onboard vessel visits to assess systems, identify opportunities, and specify valves, fittings, and other mechanical components.
• Evaluate ship mechanical systems (e.g., sea water, HVAC, fuel, ballast, hydraulic) to ensure proper selection and compatibility of components.
• Safely navigate and work in engine rooms, confined spaces, and other technical areas aboard vessels.
• Collaborate with ship engineers, technical managers, and procurement teams to provide tailored solutions.
• Translate technical findings into clear sales opportunities and follow through the full sales cycle.
• Provide technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training to vessel staff and shore-based teams.
• Partner with internal departments (inside sales, logistics, product management) to ensure accurate quoting, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and expand relationships with key accounts in the cruise and commercial shipping industries.
• Stay current with industry trends, classification requirements, and new technologies affecting shipboard mechanical systems.

Requirements
*Education / Credentials*

• Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• Must obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to access vessels (company-sponsored).

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of inside and outside technical sales experience.
• Prior experience selling mechanical products (valves, pipes, fittings) to the maritime industry is required.
• Familiarity with cruise ships, commercial vessels, and maritime customers.

*Skills / Competencies*

• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with valves, piping systems, and marine engineering fundamentals.
• Comfortable working onboard vessels and interacting with technical crews and engineers.
• Able to navigate tight, semi-confined spaces on ships.
• Flexible to work weekends and overtime as required by vessel schedules.
• Local to Houston, TX or Davie, FL markets.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and travel frequently to ports and vessels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

*Job Type:*
Full-time
Benefits

• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance

*Work Location:*
In-person, Houston, TX or Davie, FL