Outside Technical Sales Representative

KLA Industries; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries is seeking an Outside Technical Sales Representative to act as a key customer-facing resource for engineered products and solutions in the appliance and technical components sectors. You will support existing programs, develop new opportunities, and provide engineering guidance throughout the product lifecycle.

This role collaborates with internal engineering, operations, and customer service teams to meet application needs, coordinate product launches and engineering changes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science technical degree (engineering/business preferred).
• 3–5 years in technical or outside sales or customer-facing technical role.
• Experience selling engineered products or technical components desirable.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company and partner brands to customers for engineered products and solutions.
• Support existing programs, develop new business opportunities and provide technical guidance through the lifecycle.
• Work with engineering, operations and customer service to support requirements and coordinate product launches; travel ~70%, including international travel.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer-facing

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business

Job description

Title: Outside Technical Sales Representative

Location: Cleveland, Columbus OH or Chicago, IL

Job Summary:

The Outside Technical Sales Representative represents the company and its partner brand by serving as a key customer-facing resource for engineered products and solutions within the appliance and technical components industries. This role is responsible for supporting existing programs, developing new business opportunities, and providing technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle. The position works closely with internal engineering, operations, and customer service teams to support application requirements, product launches, and engineering changes. This role requires frequent travel (70%), including international travel, to support customer relationships and business objectives.

Education & Experience:

Bachelors of Science technical degree -- preferably engineering and business combination.3-5 years of experience in technical or outside sales, or a customer-facing technical role preferably within the manufacturing or industrial components sector.

Experience supporting and selling engineered products or technical components highly desirable.