Industrial Sales Engineer

Position: Industrial Sales Engineer – Global Accounts

Location: Greater Chicago, IL

Description: We are seeking a highly motivated Chemical Engineer (or technically equivalent degree holder) with 5–10 years of experience to join our Global Accounts Team. This position focuses on technical, consultative sales of capital water treatment equipment to high-growth markets such as data centers and food & beverage manufacturers. The ideal candidate is a customer-focused team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a passion for innovative solutions, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and qualify new business opportunities for custom-engineered water treatment systems (e.g., RO, softening, filtration, electro-chlorination).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver tailored technical proposals and system solutions.
• Conduct site visits and system audits to gather operational data and identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Own the full sales cycle: from lead generation through technical scoping, proposal development, contract negotiation, and handoff to execution.
• Perform advanced process calculations (e.g., reaction kinetics, membrane projections, evaporative modeling, mass/energy balances).
• Support pilot testing, system startups, and on-site technical fieldwork as needed.
• Participate in construction project bids: review mechanical drawings, size components, respond to RFIs, and prepare formal submittals.
• Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasts, and customer documentation.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred. Will consider, Civil, Industrial,
• Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field such as chemistry.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years industry experience with 5+ years in direct technical sales or application engineering related to water treatment or industrial processes.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong foundation in process engineering and industrial water systems (evaporative cooling, hydronics, membrane separation, etc.) Familiarity with projection tools, PFD/P&ID review, and willingness to learn CAD or simulation software.
• US citizenship and ability to travel up to 50% for customer visits, training, and project execution as needed.

• Additional Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Customer-facing experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• High energy, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies
• Strong work ethic and integrity

As the world’s leading water experts, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, Culligan International offers technologically advanced, state of the art water filtration products, including: water softeners, water filtration systems, industrial water treatment solutions, drinking water systems and whole-house filtration systems.

We offer competitive compensation & benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), Paid time off, Additional voluntary benefits