Outside Technical Sales Representative

Ilocatum; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking an Outside Technical Sales Representative to represent 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

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or a technical field.
• 3–5 years of outside/technical sales experience.
• Experience selling engineered products or technical components.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a customer-facing resource for engineered products.
• Support programs, develop new business opportunities and provide technical guidance across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and customer service teams to meet requirements and launches.
• Travel approximately 70%, including international travel.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer-facing

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

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.