Sales Engineer - Metal Components - Chicago Heights IL

Our client is hiring its first dedicated Sales Engineer / Sales Manager to support and grow its U.S. business from the Chicago Heights site. This is a critical, hands-on role responsible for driving technical sales processes

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established, mid-sized company in the industrial and manufacturing industry. The organization is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to delivering high-quality products to its clients.

Description

• Own the technical sales process from customer engagement through solution launch
• Serve as the primary commercial and technical interface between customers and engineering/manufacturing teams
• Support and grow existing customer relationships while developing new business opportunities
• Translate customer requirements into custom, application‑specific solutions
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, project‑heavy environment
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, proposals, and sales documentation
• Help establish and shape sales processes as the site's first sales hire.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful sales professional should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (required)
• Experience in Sales Engineering, Technical Sales, or Application Engineering
• Strong understanding of customer applications and custom solutions
• Proven ability to collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer‑facing skills
• Comfortable operating in a lean, hands‑on, high‑project‑load environment

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 USD annually.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Opportunity to work in the thriving industrial and manufacturing sector.

If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career, apply today for this exciting opportunity in Chicago Heights!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.