Job Description
Technical Sales Specialist, Division Portable Metrology

Summary

 

Technical Sales Specialist– Southeast Region

Location: Southeast United States (Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina preferred)
Travel: Approximately 60%+

 

Position Overview

Technical Sales Specialist provides technical sales support for all applications encompassing metrology, demonstration, functionality, and performance. In addition, responsible for quoting and managing contract programming tasks and performing product training. The ideal candidate would also have experience with Spatial Analyzer and Inspire software, laser tracker, portable metrology software, or 3D metrology software. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves technical sales, is looking for career growth, and enjoys lots of variety in their work.

This position requires a high level of independence, strong customer presence, and hands-on metrology experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a travel-intensive, customer-facing environment and is comfortable leading onsite engagements with minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct hardware and software demonstrations showcasing metrology workflows, functionality, and performance
  • Provide application-specific technical support to prospective and existing customers
  • Lead onsite customer visits including troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and training
  • Support regional sales team with technical recommendations and application guidance
  • Develop and optimize measurement programs and applications to meet customer specifications
  • Manage minor programming and turnkey tasks independently
  • Prepare detailed technical input for quotations and proposals
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues from the initial problem statement through final resolution and follow-up
  • Maintain detailed documentation of customer interactions and technical support activities
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to communicate customer feedback and field insights
  • Stay current with advancements in metrology technologies and software capabilities

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, metrology, or related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with one or more: Laser trackers, Portable CMM arms, Handheld scanners
  • Practical application of GD&T in manufacturing environments
  • Comfortable with 60%+ travel, including multi-day onsite visits
  • Ability to manage schedule, logistics, and customer engagements independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable presenting to small and mid-sized customer groups

 

Strongly Preferred

  • Experience with SpatialAnalyzer (SA)
  • Exposure to Inspire or other 3D metrology software platforms
  • Prior field applications or technical sales support experience
  • Experience supporting aerospace, automotive, or complex manufacturing environments
  • Ability to operate effectively under pressure and in challenging customer situations

 

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

  • Independently manage customer engagements throughout the Southeast region
  • Effectively support both pre-sales and post-sales technical activities
  • Deliver professional onsite training and troubleshooting support
  • Protect customer relationships through technical credibility and clear communication
  • Document and communicate field activities clearly and thoroughly

 

Additional Skills & Attributes

  • Calm and composed under pressure
  • Does not become defensive when challenged
  • Understands when to escalate internally
  • Protects revenue without overselling
  • Self-motivated and highly organized
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
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Information at a Glance
Division:  Portable Metrology
Job Title:  Technical Sales Specialist, Division Portable Metrology
Job Function:  Sales
Job Location (Short):  Rolling Meadows, IL, USA, 60008
Workplace Type:  Remote
Workplace Details:  Remote,US
Req ID:  3368
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About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We put data to work to drive efficiency, productivity and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public safety and mobility applications. Our solutions enable customers to capture, analyze and leverage data from the physical world to create smarter, more connected and increasingly autonomous ecosystems that support a scalable and sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence business area delivers solutions that leverage data from design and engineering through production and metrology to help manufacturers make smarter, data-driven decisions and improve performance across the product lifecycle.