Senior Applications Sales Engineer Chemical Valves

Company: Sterling Engineering Inc.
Location: Springville
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Senior Applications Sales Engineer – Chemical Valves Remote – Open to candidates anywhere in the U.S. Travel: ~50% (Domestic & International) Full-Time | Direct Hire $115,000–$175,000 base 20% annual incentive bonus Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance, Wellness & Financial Planning Resources We’re seeking a Senior Applications Sales Engineer to support and grow business within the Specialty Chemical market. This role blends technical application expertise with consultative selling, serving as a trusted advisor to customers while partnering closely with Sales, Commercial Operations, Engineering, and Product Management. What You’ll Do Act as the technical and applications sales lead for Specialty Chemical valve solutions Partner with Sales teams to support new business development, account growth, and key customer engagements Translate customer process requirements into optimized valve and system solutions Support RFQs, bid reviews, and vendor list qualifications with strong technical input Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to customize products and support required certifications Influence specifications and position solutions early in the sales cycle Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings to support commercial strategy Develop pricing recommendations in partnership with Commercial Operations Identify service expectations and lifecycle requirements for chemical applications Deliver customer presentations, technical training, and product demonstrations Support internal training to improve sales and cross-functional understanding of chemical applications Provide market feedback to guide product development and portfolio strategy Prepare professional reports, presentations, and commercial insights for leadership What We’re Looking For Strong background in chemical process applications, valves, or flow control solutions 10 years of experience in applications engineering, technical sales, or commercial roles Proven ability to support and influence sales teams in complex, engineered solution environments Experience working directly with customers in the Specialty Chemical market Strong understanding of pricing strategy, RFQs, and commercial decision-making Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, customer-focused way Excellent presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills Strategic, solutions-oriented mindset with a sense of urgency Comfortable working cross-functionally across global teams Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred

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