[Hiring] Sales Support Representative @ITT Inc. - English US

Role Description

The Senior Applications Engineer provides advanced technical and commercial support to the direct sales force in the areas of pump applications, proposal development, and order management. This role is responsible for:

• Performing detailed pump selections
• Reviewing complex specifications
• Preparing high-quality proposals
• Providing technical guidance to customers
• Coordinating with vendors
• Ensuring accurate and timely order processing
• Mentoring junior level Applications Engineers

This position may be located in Houston, Texas; Placentia, California; or Colfax, North Carolina. Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical information
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and pump selection/configuration software
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards (e.g., API, ANSI, Hydraulic Institute)
• Self-starter who can work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage competing deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused mindset with professional responsiveness

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in rotating equipment, with a strong preference for direct experience in centrifugal pumps, pump packaging, or industrial fluid-handling systems
• Experience with engineered to order products, proposal development, and specification review
• Experience supporting sales teams or working in an applications engineering capacity

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred
• Degrees in other engineering disciplines will be considered with relevant pump or rotating equipment experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Growth and developmental opportunities
• Other incentive compensation programs

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Pay between $70,800 to $105,400, depending on experience.