Sales Engineer – Heat Transfer Products

About the role

As a Sales Engineer you will be the technical bridge between Alfa Laval’s heat transfer product portfolio and our sales teams, helping customers find energy‑efficient solutions. You’ll work in a hybrid setting from Richmond, VA, supporting both field and channel sales while traveling 10‑15% of the time.

Key responsibilities

• Support channel and field sales with technical advice on product and application needs.
• Provide high‑technical and commercial support to sales channels and respond to quote requests.
• Collaborate with customer service and operations to ensure successful execution of customer requirements and orders.
• Maintain internal systems and tools related to heat exchangers (CAS, Anytime/ALiCE, GDTL, CALEIDO, etc.).
• Participate in OneCRM activities, pipeline meetings, and marketing for new product launches.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial, technical, or inside‑sales experience in heat‑transfer applications.
• Strong business acumen and technical competence to develop value‑based solutions.
• Proactive, independent, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of heat‑transfer products and systems.
• Experience with internal tools such as CAS, Anytime/ALiCE, GDTL, and CALEIDO.
• Strong PC and communication skills.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary $85,000‑$110,000 annually.
• Healthcare, dental and vision plans.
• Wellness program and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.