Outside Technical Sales Representative

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is looking for an Outside Technical Sales Representative to serve as a key customer-facing resource for engineered products in Cleveland, Columbus, or Chicago. The role involves supporting existing programs, developing new business opportunities, and providing technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle. This position requires 3–5 years of experience in technical sales and will involve frequent travel (70%) to support customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a technical degree and experience in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in technical or outside sales or a customer-facing technical role.
• Experience in selling engineered products or technical components is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company and partner brands as a key customer-facing resource.
• Support existing programs and develop new business opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Customer-facing role

Engineering knowledge

Business development

Education

Bachelors of Science technical degree

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.