Outside Sales Engineer
About the job
- At least 2 years of industrial sales experience.
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, chemical, or a related engineering field is preferred.
- Familiarity with customer relationship management software and sales processes is a plus.
- The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Drive sales growth within the assigned territory through proactive outreach, relationship development, and project pursuit.
- Promote Rodney Hunt sluice gates and flow-control products to consultants, contractors, representatives, and municipal agencies.
- Deliver technical expertise and application-specific solutions to ensure products meet project specifications.
- Travel to the territory up to twice per month to conduct presentations, meet end-users, and visit consultants and contractors.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation and bid follow-up to contract negotiation and close.
- Partner with internal Engineering, Estimating, and Project Management teams to support accurate proposals and seamless project handoff.
- Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events to represent the Rodney Hunt brand.
- Prepare forecasts, pipeline reports, and territory-level performance updates for leadership.
- A self-starting, results-driven approach and the ability to close sales consistently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
About the company
Rodney Hunt is a manufacturer of water-control gates, valves, and engineered flow-control equipment. The company designs, fabricates, installs, and services products used in water, wastewater, hydropower, and industrial infrastructure. It serves municipal utilities, engineering firms, contractors, industrial operators, and public agencies. Its operating model centers on engineered-to-order manufacturing supported by project management, field service, and aftermarket work. Teams work across engineering, fabrication, machining, quality, project management, field service, and sales. Its work connects water infrastructure equipment expertise with coordinated delivery for utilities and infrastructure owners.
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Newburgh, New York
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rodney Hunt posted $30 million FY2025-26 revenue and $1.3 million PAT.
- Management projected $35-36 million revenue and profitability for FY2026-27 on August 12, 2026.
- Orange facility expansion and Saudi subsidiary formation widen capacity and Middle East reach.
What critics are saying
- US tariff frictions delayed Rodney Hunt shipments by ₹25-30 crore in February 2026.
- Jash flagged Rodney Hunt revenue down 11% year-on-year in Q1FY27, pressuring momentum.
- Public plans target March 2028 Orange expansion; any execution slip hurts replacement cycles and bidding.
What makes Rodney Hunt unique
- Rodney Hunt sells engineered water-control gates, stop logs, and tainter gates for dams.
- Its product line spans cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum, composites, and HDPE.
- Jash Engineering keeps Rodney Hunt in Orange, while expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity.
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