Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission‑critical and industrial power solutions for essential infrastructure nationwide. Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, our teams collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to build reliable, high‑quality systems and take pride in delivering work that truly matters.

About the Role

The Sales Engineer supports the full sales cycle for engineered and manufacturing‑based solutions by applying technical knowledge in a customer‑facing environment. This role partners closely with customers to understand defined requirements and works cross‑functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Production to help deliver accurate, feasible, and value‑driven solutions.

This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role ideal for someone who enjoys translating technical concepts into practical customer outcomes while continuing to build depth in manufacturing, engineered products, and technical sales. The Sales Engineer operates with guidance from senior team members on more complex or highly customized opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Support technical sales opportunities from initial customer engagement through quoting and order handoff
Assist with technical discovery conversations to understand customer requirements, applications, and constraints
Provide technical support during the sales process, including product recommendations, configuration options, and application guidance
Prepare proposals, quotations, and cost estimates based on defined customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Production to validate solution feasibility and support accurate quoting
Participate in customer meetings, site visits, presentations, and product demonstrations as needed
Maintain and grow customer relationships through responsive communication and follow‑through
Support internal coordination to ensure timely order fulfillment and resolution of customer issues
Contribute to sales pipeline growth and support achievement of sales targets
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and forecasts in CRM systems
Comply with company safety policies and operational standards

Required Qualifications/Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
2–5 years of experience in technical sales, sales engineering, applications engineering, or manufacturing‑adjacent roles
Working knowledge of technical products, engineered solutions, or manufacturing processes
Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and accurately to customers
Experience supporting the sales cycle, including customer discovery, quoting, proposals, and internal coordination
Comfort collaborating cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Production teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft 365, and basic quoting or order management systems
Willingness to travel locally or regionally to support customers and sales efforts

Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, electrical systems, switchgear, or engineered‑to‑order products
Exposure to RFQs, BOMs, drawings, or technical specifications
Experience working in an onsite or hybrid manufacturing environment
Familiarity with longer or moderately complex sales cycles
Basic understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, pricing inputs, or margin considerations

Core Competencies

Technical sales support and customer consultation
Applied manufacturing and product knowledge
Proposal and quotation development
Relationship building and professional communication
Team collaboration and cross‑functional coordination
Attention to detail and follow‑through

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $90 – $120 per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Butcher Power Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Compensation ranges are provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Sales Engineer (Manufacturing)