Sales Engineer / Account Manager — Albuquerque, NM

Sales Engineer / Account Manager

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Base Salary: $90,000–$150,000, depending on experience

Travel: Primarily local field travel throughout Northern New Mexico, with limited out-of-state travel

Overview

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, is seeking a Sales Engineer / Account Manager for a full-time position based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is a technical, consultative outside sales role focused on developing existing accounts and expanding business across a defined customer base. Rather than simply selling individual products, the Sales Engineer will develop a strong understanding of customer applications and challenges and recommend appropriate fluid handling components, systems, and technical solutions.

The position combines relationship building with technical problem solving. Approximately 60–70% of the role is spent in the field meeting with customers, with the remainder focused on account planning, follow-up, and developing new opportunities within the territory. The Sales Engineer will manage a defined account list and is expected to independently plan their schedule, prioritize opportunities, and build long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow a defined portfolio of existing customer accounts throughout Northern New Mexico.

Build strong relationships with engineering, technical, operations, and other customer stakeholders through regular onsite visits.

Identify new applications and business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.

Develop a strong understanding of customer processes, equipment, technical challenges, and business needs.

Recommend fluid handling products and solutions that address customer applications rather than relying solely on transactional product sales.

Develop and execute account plans designed to increase customer penetration, cross-selling, and overall share of business.

Maintain strong technical and product knowledge through ongoing training and professional development.

Independently plan weekly customer activity and maintain a consistent field presence across the territory.

Collaborate with internal technical, engineering, service, and sales resources to develop solutions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand industrial equipment, applications, and fluid handling systems.

Engineering background or relevant hands-on experience working with fluid handling, instrumentation, process equipment, or similar technical products.

Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Self-directed and highly motivated, with the ability to independently manage a territory and customer account portfolio.

Strong consultative, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Comfortable spending approximately 60–70% of working time visiting customers in the field.

Ability to regularly visit industrial facilities and inspect equipment and installations.

Based in or willing to relocate to Albuquerque, NM.

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fluid Technology, or a related technical discipline.

5+ years of technical sales experience.

Previous experience in sales engineering, technical account management, or consultative industrial sales.

Experience with fluid handling components, valves, fittings, instrumentation, process equipment, or related industrial products.

Existing relationships within Northern New Mexico's industrial, aerospace, energy, semiconductor, laboratory, or government-contractor markets.

Experience calling on national laboratories or other government-adjacent customers.

Experience developing existing accounts through cross-selling, solution selling, and increased share of customer spend.

Territory & Travel

This position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and supports customers throughout Northern New Mexico. The majority of travel consists of local, drive-based customer visits, allowing the Sales Engineer to be home most nights.

Limited overnight travel is expected, including occasional visits to the Denver area and periodic travel for corporate training or meetings. Approximately 10–20% out-of-state travel may be required.

Regular visits to industrial customer facilities are an essential part of the position. The role may involve inspecting equipment and installations and moving, transporting, or handling products and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. These activities may involve standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and navigating customer locations. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $90,000–$150,000, depending on experience

Initial compensation is primarily salary-based while the Sales Engineer develops customer relationships and becomes established within the territory

Growth-based incentive compensation opportunity following the initial ramp period

Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's

Generous paid time off

Health insurance available immediately upon hire

HSA and FSA options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with up to a 4% employer match, fully vested upon hire</li