Sales Engineer at Via Separations

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a heavy industrial setting, preferably within a target vertical (pulp and paper, oil and gas refining, or chemical manufacturing) OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering or the sciences)
  • Communication with technical stakeholders (internal and external) is critical to success in this role
  • Previous sales and/or project management experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional, yet informally structured environment
  • Ability to perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% for this role with occasional work required nights/weekends
  • U.S. work authorization is required for this role

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the engineering team to drive projects from contracting to completion while maintaining long term relationships with customer sites
  • Ensure customer specifications are communicated to the engineering team and appropriately accounted for in the design of the system
  • Collaborate with engineering and business development to calculate value propositions for customer projects
  • Communicate status updates to the customer to ensure understanding and maintain alignment on project goals
  • Work closely with the Sales Manager and other internal teams to manage the details of the Project Development (Front-End Loading) process between Via and current/potential customers

Skills

Technical Sales
Business Development
Customer Relationship Management
Contract Negotiation
Project Management
Technical Communication
Engineering Collaboration

Via Separations

Membrane technology for industrial filtration solutions

About Via Separations

Via Separations specializes in industrial filtration technology, focusing on improving process efficiency and reducing costs for various industries. The company's main product is an advanced membrane platform that enhances filtration processes by using better materials. This technology can cut energy consumption by up to 90% compared to traditional thermal separation methods, which are widely used in industries like chemical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. Via Separations differentiates itself from competitors by offering a unique membrane solution that not only saves energy but also boosts operational efficiency. The company aims to provide substantial energy savings and cost-effective separation methods to its clients, generating revenue through product sales, installation, maintenance services, and licensing agreements.

Watertown, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$55.7MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
12+ weeks of paid Family Leave
Paid Flex time off
Paid time off for Company holidays
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition may impact Via's market share and pricing.
Dependence on government funding poses risks if policy shifts occur.
Economic downturns in key industries could reduce demand for Via's products.

Differentiation

Via Separations offers a novel membrane technology reducing energy use by 90%.
The company targets 12% of US energy wasted in chemical separations annually.
Via's technology is spun out of MIT, scaling up over 10 million times.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable processes boosts Via's membrane technology adoption.
Government incentives for clean energy support Via's scaling efforts.
Pulp and paper industry adoption aligns with Via's pilot trials.

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