Technical Sales Engineer

Inert is a fast‑pace company that specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of inert glove boxes. Our glove boxes are used in various applications, including solar panels, lithium batteries, nuclear research, and the medical field, empowering researchers to discover and develop tomorrow’s technologies.

At Inert, we foster a culture of inclusion that values the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of every employee. We believe that our differences make us a stronger team—one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers superior business results. Our core values are teamwork, fun, empathy, integrity, people, and excellence.

You have an academic background in science, but you’re drawn to the world of business. You’re dynamic and independent, with a passion for tackling challenges. Your curiosity drives you, and you’re eager to join a team with the ambition to make a real impact. You like to travel, and you want to be part of a growing company that offers opportunities in the US but also internationally, send us your application!

• Generate and qualify leads
• Source and develop client referrals
• Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, email, or in person
• Prepare sales action plans and strategies
• Schedule sales activity, maintain records for sales reports, and create and submit expense reports
• Respond to leads from CRM (Sharp Spring)
• Develop and maintain a customer database
• Make sales calls to new and existing clients
• Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential clients
• Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
• Identify and participate in sales events and trade shows
• Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development
• Travel both domestically and internationally

• Education in or understanding of chemistry and/or chemical, electrical engineering and its applications in academic and industrial setting
• Knowledge of principles and practices of sales
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• Knowledge of customer service
• Experience in capital equipment sales is preferred
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets
• Planning and strategizing
• Working independently
• Persuasiveness
• Adaptability
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize
• Verbal and written communication
• Resilience and tenacity
• Stress tolerance
• Mechanical aptitude a plus

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Commission pay
• 3 years

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development

• Machinery Manufacturing