Sales Engineer

Brief Description

DDS Acoustical Specialties is seeking a Sales Engineer to expand the sales efforts of the company as it looks to grow to the next level. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a high-level setting, selling and managing projects from inception to substantial completion.

The candidate should also have considerable experience in customer service, spending most of their time participating in customer-facing activities.

Experience in the business of noise control and acoustics is preferred but not required. We encourage applicants with related experience, transferable skills, and a willingness to learn to apply.

Primary Responsibilities
• Identify and estimate projects utilizing known products or proposing new materials.
• Engage in field visits to project sites around the northeast.
• Work with the marketing department to identify specific opportunities and develop strategies to see those opportunities through fruition.
• Participate in creating and maintaining a successful brand and image that attracts customers to the product or service.
• Train other employees in the sale and application of acoustical materials.
• Analyze sales numbers and forecast future business to help stay on budget and promote growth.

Key Skills and Qualifications
• High degree of autonomy; takes full ownership of projects from conception through execution.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment, organized, able to plan effectively, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-centric approach.
• “Can-do” attitude.
• Ability to adapt to changing job responsibilities, business priorities, and customer needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Demands
• Primary responsibility will require periods of time spent at a desk.
• Weekly regional travel is required and will vary based on client demand.

Required Education and Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with sales / customer service, estimating, project management
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
• Experience reading construction plans and CAD drawings
• Familiarity with CRM systems, such as Pipedrive and Salesforce
• Lean / Continuous Improvement training preferred

Compensation and Benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine Paid holidays
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience

Affirmative Action/EEO statement*
DDS Acoustical Specialties provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At DDS Acoustical Specialties, we don't just sell products—we solve problems. We provide customized acoustical solutions that improve the way people experience spaces, from commercial environments to specialized applications. Our team combines technical knowledge, creativity, and a customer-first approach to deliver successful projects from concept through completion. Join a growing company where your ideas, expertise, and initiative will directly contribute to our continued success.