Sales Engineer - New Graduate

About Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a premier custom design build contractor for industrial refrigeration systems, providing design, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and service in-house.

Job Role

This is a structured developmental role designed for a recent graduate. The Sales Engineer is responsible for supporting the sales process, developing foundational technical and commercial skills, and closing smaller-scale opportunities for industrial refrigeration projects. This role focuses on building customer relationships, delivering responsive solutions, and driving revenue growth within defined accounts and deal sizes.

Key Duties

• Act as a technical expert and communicate engineering solutions effectively to customers
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through closing and implementation
• Collaborate with engineering to design and bid customized solutions
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with customer decision-makers
• Serve as an advisor across all product and service offerings
• Coordinate with internal teams including engineering and marketing to support customer needs
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows
• Support service delivery and customer satisfaction for new and existing accounts
• Participate in lead generation through networking, prospecting, and marketing initiatives
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information in CRM systems

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related field
• Experience with CRM systems such as HubSpot or Salesforce
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to explain technical concepts
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods
• Occasionally may need to lift or carry items up to 25 pounds (e.g., office supplies, small equipment)

Preferences

• Previous experience in sales or business development.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is a plus.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work-life balance:

• Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
• 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
• Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible service.

If you are driven to succeed and want to be part of a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the industry, apply today!