Blast Furnace Equipment Sales Engineer

Company Type: Premier Industrial Manufacturing Group (Metals & Power Generation)

Location: Regional Field Role (Territory: IN, OH, MI, or Western IL/Chicago)

Experience: 5+ Years Industrial/Steel Sales

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 Base + Bonus + Vehicle + Pension

The Role: A Strategic "Farmer" We are not looking for a traditional "hunter." Due to our long-standing market reputation and dominance, the vast majority of our leads convert into sales. We are seeking aFarmer- a relationship-oriented professional who excels at building deep trust with plant managers, maintenance departments, and engineers. Your objective is not cold-calling; it is to serve as the trusted technical advisor our clients rely on for their most demanding equipment needs.

Key Responsibilities: Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for steel mills across the Midwest territory.
• Technical Consultation:
• Conduct site visits to "hot end" environments to identify equipment wear, campaign life extensions, and safety improvement opportunities.
• Account Stewardship:
• Manage the full sales lifecycle, from identifying requirements to coordinating with internal fabrication and engineering teams.
• Market Intelligence:
• Stay embedded in the steel and power generation sectors to anticipate large-scale capital equipment replacement cycles.

Requirements: Industry Background:

• Significant experience inBlast Furnaceoperations or "Hot End" steel mill environments (working in areas where steel is molten or being formed) is highly preferred.
• Mechanical Aptitude:
• You must be mechanically inclined. While an engineering degree is not required, you must be able to "speak the language" of a machine shop and a heavy industrial plant.
• Sales Profile:
• Proven success in industrial B2B sales. We are looking for a professional who prioritizes building long-term trust over short-term "closings."Location:
• Must be based within the Great Lakes industrial corridor (Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, or Illinois).Career Outlook:
• We are looking for a veteran professional seeking a "forever home" - someone who wants to grow with a stable organization and retire within the company family.
• We offer a "tenure-track" compensation package that is virtually unmatched in the current market:
• Competitive Salary:$120k-$140k base (flexibility available for the right subject matter expert).Incentives:
• Performance-based bonus and commission structure.
• Retirement Security:
• In addition to a 401(k) with a match, we offer a rare
• Pension Planwith a substantial company match - a primary driver of our high employee retention.
• Tools for Success:
• Company vehicle provided, along with comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Stability:
• Join a team where the culture is backed by nearly two centuries of industrial success.