Sales Engineer / Assistant Sales Manager – Electronic Components

Support a global electronic components manufacturer by driving customer relationships, technical solutions, and new business growth onsite in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Assess customer needs and recommend suitable technical solutions
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and new customer accounts
• Create sales presentations, proposals, quotations, and product information
• Deliver technical and commercial support across the sales cycle
• Coordinate with Engineering, Customer Service, Procurement, Accounting, factories, and warehouses
• Support product demonstrations, evaluations, and technical discussions with customers
• Track industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity
• Support sales forecasting, budgeting, and sales planning
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and customer agreements
• Maintain accurate sales activity and customer records
• Support achievement of sales and revenue targets
• Develop and implement sales strategies
• Prepare annual sales forecasts and monthly sales activity reports
• Manage and develop key customer accounts
• Negotiate annual contracts and pricing agreements
• Support, train, and enable sales representatives
• Monitor sales performance and sales-related expenses
• Support development of new markets and additional business opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred
• Recent graduates and early-career candidates may be considered for the Sales Engineer level
• 3 to 5 years of B2B sales, technical sales, or account management experience is preferred for experienced-level candidates
• Experience in electronic components, electronics, semiconductors, automotive electronics, or related technical products is highly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-service orientation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to understand technical products and communicate product benefits to customers
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with both U.S. and international teams
• Willingness to travel as required

Location and Employment

• Rolling Meadows, IL (onsite)
• Illinois
• Full-Time / Exempt

Compensation

• USD 70,000 - 110,000 per year