Outside Sales Representative

Express Employment Professionals - Wausau, WI; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in custom hydraulic cylinder manufacturing is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to expand their customer base in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Northern Illinois. Ideal candidates are results-driven sales professionals with a background in technical sales. This role involves building relationships with OEMs and delivering market insights, with a travel requirement of 50–70%. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant sales experience are essential for this position.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sales or business development.
• Background in hydraulics manufacturing or land-based oil & gas preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and fluid power systems a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Identify and connect with decision-makers in OEM environments.
• Manage a full-cycle sales pipeline—from prospecting to closing deals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

23 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Express Employment Professionals - Wausau, WI provided pay range

This range is provided by Express Employment Professionals - Wausau, WI. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Commission

Remote – Must reside in Wisconsin, Illinois, or Minnesota (Based in Central WI)

Join a Leader in Custom Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a background in technical or industrial sales? We’re hiring an Outside Sales Representative to expand our customer base and drive revenue across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Northern Illinois. Represent a top-tier manufacturer of custom welded hydraulic cylinders and related components, collaborating directly with OEMs in a thriving, niche market.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers

• Identify and connect with decision-makers in OEM environments

• Deliver strategic market insights to support product development

• Develop and execute sales forecasts in alignment with company goals

• Manage a full-cycle sales pipeline—from prospecting to closing deals

• Conduct market research and stay ahead of industry trends

• Provide customer feedback to inform engineering and R&D teams

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

5+ years of experience in technical sales or business development

Background in hydraulics manufacturing or land-based oil & gas preferred

Knowledge of industrial equipment and fluid power systems a strong plus

Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Willingness to travel 50–70% throughout the region

???? Benefits start first of the month after 30 days

Fully remote—flexible work from home setup (w/occassional in-office visits)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Management, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Express Employment Professionals - Wausau, WI by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Get notified when a new job is posted.

Sign in to set job alerts for “Outside Sales Representative” roles.

National Account Manager - center store retail

Outside Sales Regional Account Manager - Industrial Service & Repair: Wisc.

Outside Sales Regional Account Manager - Industrial Service & Repair: Wisc.

Outside Sales Regional Account Manager - Industrial Service & Repair: Wisc.

Outside Sales Regional Account Manager - Industrial Service & Repair: Wisc.

Account Manager (OTE $120,000/year USD), CXT Software

National Account Manager, West Grocery, Hu

Madison, WI $70,300.00-$98,400.00 2 weeks ago

Regional Account Manager (Remote - Wisconsin)

Outside Sales Representative - Midwest USA

Wisconsin, United States $80,000.00-$105,000.00 2 weeks ago

Sheboygan, WI $95,000.00-$125,000.00 5 days ago

Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI $80,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago

Madison, WI $80,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago

Milwaukee, WI $80,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.