Sales Technician

For immediate consideration, please send resumes to: [email protected]! I will be conducting phone screens for this opportunitiy!

Hiring for a Engineering Technical Sales Specialist in Northampton, MA!

Job Description

Join a premier manufacturer and supplier of temperature sensors, electrical enclosures, and electro-mechanical assembly services for industrial applications as a Sales Engineer. This role supports the Sales Department by planning and implementing sales activities and undertaking a variety of technical sales and support duties. You will be responsible for translating customer needs and specifications into sales proposals and quotations to maximize sales and margin growth. Work both independently and as part of a team, reporting to the Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain successful customer relationships.

• Satisfy customer and prospect inquiries with solution-oriented and timely proposals.

• Review customer specifications to determine equipment specifications, features, and special requirements.

• Collaborate with engineering and technical staff to clarify customer needs and develop specifications.

• Provide strategic product recommendations, pricing, and solutions to meet customer needs.

• Compile and write customer/prospect proposals and quotations.

• Participate in sales calls, meetings, and presentations.

Essential Skills

• Technical sales experience.

• Proficiency in outbound calls and quoting.

• Ability to read blueprints and collaborate with engineers.

• Experience in sales, engineering, and sales support.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Effective negotiation skills.

• Proven project management skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering AA/BS in a technical field or equivalent successful experience in a similar industry.

• General knowledge in temperature measurement or sensors.

• Technical sales support experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northampton, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $31.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Northampton,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.