Sales Engineer | Chicago, IL - JN-042026-7007120

Family-owned business with close culture and long average tenure!
Work directly with company ownership!

About Our Client

My client is a 3rd generation, family-owned manufacturer of industrial metal components. They serve a diverse customer base in many industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and more. They're well-known for an excellent company culture and stability.

Job Description

Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, cold outreach, trade shows, and industry networking.
Manage and expand a portfolio of existing customer accounts, building trusted, long‑term relationships.
Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations tailored to customer applications and requirements.
Translate customer needs into manufacturable solutions by partnering with engineering, operations, and quality teams.
Develop proposals and quotations, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms.
Act as the primary technical liaison throughout the sales cycle and into project execution.
Track market trends, customer feedback, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
Maintain accurate sales activity, forecasts, and customer data within a CRM system.
Share insights from the field to support continuous improvement and product development initiatives.

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The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a technical discipline preferred (or equivalenthands‑on experience).
3-5 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or solution‑based B2B sales.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with technical and non‑technical audiences.
Comfort managing a territory, setting priorities, and working independently.
Proficiency with CRM tools and standard business software.
Willingness to travel up to 10% to support customers and business development efforts.