CLEVELAND, OHPosted 25 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as the company name is withheld initially and the posting is through GACC Midwest, a chamber of commerce organization.

• Job overview

  The Technical Sales Engineer role involves growing and supporting a customer base in industrial manufacturing by providing technical consultation and managing relationships to solve production challenges with advanced sensor technologies.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role includes account management, technical support, customer engagement, sales pipeline development, and contributing to marketing efforts through trade shows and client visits.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a competitive base salary with performance bonuses around $120k total compensation, a $1,000 monthly stipend for health and retirement contributions, 15 days PTO plus holidays, and company-provided laptop, phone, and travel expenses.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need 5+ years in technical sales of complex products, preferably an engineering degree or relevant experience in manufacturing sectors, strong industrial manufacturing knowledge, negotiation skills, CRM/ERP proficiency, and a valid driver's license with willingness to travel.

• Work environment and culture

  The company supports a collaborative international team environment with direct support from technical and operational experts, emphasizing autonomy and entrepreneurial mindset.

• Company information

  The client is a global technology company specializing in high-precision sensor systems and quality assurance for industrial manufacturing, expanding direct operations in North America after working with a regional distributor.

• Team overview

  The candidate will work closely with local and international engineering and sales teams, reporting directly to the German headquarters.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in the Greater Cleveland Area, OH, with regional travel and occasional extended travel across North America including Mexico and Canada.

• Unique job features

  The role offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge sensor and non-destructive testing technologies and to bridge technical expertise with customer needs in a growing North American operation.

Company overview

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. (GACC Midwest) is an organization dedicated to fostering trade and investment between Germany and the Midwest region of the United States. They provide services such as market entry support, business partner searches, and industry-specific events to facilitate connections between German and American companies. GACC Midwest generates revenue through membership fees, consulting services, and event sponsorships. Established in 1963, the chamber has a long history of promoting transatlantic business relations and is part of a global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your technical sales experience in industrial manufacturing sectors, emphasizing consultative selling of complex sensor or measurement products relevant to the role at GACC Midwest.

• Focus on showcasing your ability to manage accounts, provide technical support, and engage customers by translating technical features into practical benefits, aligning with the job’s core responsibilities.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the GACC Midwest corporate site, LinkedIn, and industry-specific job boards to maximize your application visibility for this Technical Sales Engineer role.

• Connect with current employees in the sales or engineering divisions at GACC Midwest on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent industry events, asking about the company’s expansion in North America, or inquiring how technical sales integrates with their global operations.

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