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Technical Sales Specialist roles combine product expertise with client-facing communication, making them a strong CPT fit for students in business, engineering, or technology programs. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start work, and the role must connect directly to your degree's learning objectives.
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Term: Co-op
Come join Powerex, an industry leading provider of oil free compressed air and vacuum technology, where engineering excellence, innovation, and customer impact drive everything we do.
WHO WE ARE:
Powerex designs and builds oil free compressed air and vacuum systems used in environments where performance matters most, from hospitals and laboratories to transit systems, and advanced manufacturing operations. For more than three decades, our teams of engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals have partnered with customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver highly reliable, application driven solutions.
As part of Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway, Powerex offers the stability of a well-capitalized organization combined with the agility of a growing business. Employees have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, develop technical expertise, and build long term careers while contributing to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.
Our co-op program offers students meaningful, real-world experience, exposure to technical sales, and the opportunity to contribute to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.
Position Summary
The Co-op Technical Sales Representative will support the sales team in expanding Powerex’s presence in the medical piped equipment and laboratory markets. This role provides hands-on exposure to consultative, relationship-driven technical sales by working alongside experienced sales professionals, design engineers, distributor partners, and end users.
The co-op will assist with territory management, customer support, product education, and market development activities while developing a strong understanding of technical sales processes, customer needs, and industrial systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the sales team with quotation, submittal, and follow-up activities
- Learn about the Medical Gas and Laboratory Gas industries – products, applications, markets, sales cycles
- Learn how to go to market with a distribution network
- Participate in customer visits, sales calls, and training sessions alongside senior sales staff
- Assist with product and application training materials and presentations
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and account tracking
- Maintain and update customer and opportunity data in CRM systems
- Learn about industry regulations, particularly NFPA 99
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree (Engineering, Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred)
- Interest in technical or consultative sales and engineering-driven products
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to interact professionally with engineers, contractors, and customers
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CRM exposure is a plus
- Technical curiosity — experience or coursework related to engineering systems is beneficial but not required
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Travel Requirements
- Each co-op term will involve at least one travel experience with one of our experienced technical sales representatives to make sales calls with distributors, engineers, contractors, and healthcare facilities
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed
- Co-op will work with the sales team to plan and schedule travel
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience in technical, consultative sales
- Exposure to engineering-driven products and critical infrastructure markets
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced sales and engineering professionals
- Development of communication, customer-facing, and business skills
- A strong foundation for a future career in technical sales or engineering roles
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
Location: Mt. Juliet, TN
Term: Co-op
Come join Powerex, an industry leading provider of oil free compressed air and vacuum technology, where engineering excellence, innovation, and customer impact drive everything we do.
WHO WE ARE:
Powerex designs and builds oil free compressed air and vacuum systems used in environments where performance matters most, from hospitals and laboratories to transit systems, and advanced manufacturing operations. For more than three decades, our teams of engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals have partnered with customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver highly reliable, application driven solutions.
As part of Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway, Powerex offers the stability of a well-capitalized organization combined with the agility of a growing business. Employees have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, develop technical expertise, and build long term careers while contributing to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.
Our co-op program offers students meaningful, real-world experience, exposure to technical sales, and the opportunity to contribute to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.
Position Summary
The Co-op Technical Sales Representative will support the sales team in expanding Powerex’s presence in the medical piped equipment and laboratory markets. This role provides hands-on exposure to consultative, relationship-driven technical sales by working alongside experienced sales professionals, design engineers, distributor partners, and end users.
The co-op will assist with territory management, customer support, product education, and market development activities while developing a strong understanding of technical sales processes, customer needs, and industrial systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the sales team with quotation, submittal, and follow-up activities
- Learn about the Medical Gas and Laboratory Gas industries – products, applications, markets, sales cycles
- Learn how to go to market with a distribution network
- Participate in customer visits, sales calls, and training sessions alongside senior sales staff
- Assist with product and application training materials and presentations
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and account tracking
- Maintain and update customer and opportunity data in CRM systems
- Learn about industry regulations, particularly NFPA 99
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree (Engineering, Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred)
- Interest in technical or consultative sales and engineering-driven products
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to interact professionally with engineers, contractors, and customers
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CRM exposure is a plus
- Technical curiosity — experience or coursework related to engineering systems is beneficial but not required
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Travel Requirements
- Each co-op term will involve at least one travel experience with one of our experienced technical sales representatives to make sales calls with distributors, engineers, contractors, and healthcare facilities
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed
- Co-op will work with the sales team to plan and schedule travel
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience in technical, consultative sales
- Exposure to engineering-driven products and critical infrastructure markets
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced sales and engineering professionals
- Development of communication, customer-facing, and business skills
- A strong foundation for a future career in technical sales or engineering roles
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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Get Access To All JobsTechnical Sales Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Sales Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
It depends on your program and how the role is structured. Your DSO must determine that the Technical Sales Specialist position is an integral part of your curriculum, not just related to your field. Roles requiring product knowledge, client communication, and data-driven sales strategies map well to business, marketing, and engineering management programs. Bring a detailed job description to your DSO meeting.
Can I do CPT for a Technical Sales Specialist role if my degree is in engineering?
Yes, if the employer sells technical products in your engineering discipline and the role requires applying engineering knowledge to client solutions. Many engineering programs explicitly list technical sales or applications engineering as approved CPT categories because the work applies domain expertise in a commercial context. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements.
How do I find Technical Sales Specialist employers who understand CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Technical Sales Specialist roles filtered by employers with active work authorization filing history. Employers already familiar with F-1 authorization processes are less likely to rescind an offer when you present CPT paperwork. Avoid relying on employers encountering student work authorization for the first time, especially in sales roles where hiring timelines move fast.
Will full-time CPT as a Technical Sales Specialist affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your program, you lose your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count against OPT regardless of duration. If you're considering a year-long full-time Technical Sales co-op, weigh the OPT trade-off carefully before accepting.
What should I include in my CPT authorization request for a Technical Sales Specialist role?
Submit the signed offer letter, a detailed job description listing specific responsibilities such as product demonstrations, solution selling, and customer onboarding, and a written statement from your academic advisor confirming how the role connects to your coursework. Some DSOs also require a learning objectives form. The more precisely you document the curricular link, the faster the authorization moves.