Global Sales Engineer - Precision Metal Forming

Smalley; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Smalley is a global leader in precision metal formed products, including Spirolox retaining rings and Crest-to-Crest wave springs. We are seeking an International Sales Engineer to manage customer relationships and grow an international sales territory through quotes, meetings, and lead generation in collaboration with Marketing.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering background, 3–5 years in technical sales, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 6–10 weeks annually.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field (e.g., Industrial Engineering).
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering or technical sales with direct customer contact preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain customer relationships with excellent communication.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and/or other sales systems is a plus.
• International travel up to 6–10 weeks per year; able to communicate with customers in local business hours.
• Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer sales activity and nurture new leads and opportunities.
• Plan and conduct face-to-face and virtual meetings with customers in international territories.
• Cultivate territory by frequent customer contact and nurturing sales funnel.
• Develop territory by expanding accounts and collaborating with engineering and marketing.
• Serve as primary contact for customers in the assigned territory.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Customer Service, Estimating, and Quality on part requirements, pricing, and contracts.

Skills

Engineering experience

Technical sales

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Smalley is a global leader in precision metal formed products, including Spirolox retaining rings and Crest-to-Crest wave springs. We are seeking an International Sales Engineer to manage customer relationships and grow an international sales territory through quotes, meetings, and lead generation in collaboration with Marketing.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering background, 3–5 years in technical sales, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 6–10 weeks annually.