Outside Technical Sales Representative

KLA Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries seeks an Outside Technical Sales Representative to represent the company and its partner brands in the appliance and technical components industries. You will be the primary customer-facing resource for engineered products and solutions, supporting existing programs and developing new business opportunities while providing technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with internal engineering, operations and customer service to support application

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field.
• 3–5 years in technical or outside sales.
• Experience selling engineered products desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer-facing resource for engineered products and solutions in the appliance and technical components industries.
• Support existing programs, develop new business opportunities, and provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, operations and customer service to support requirements, launches and engineering changes.
• Travel frequently (about 70%), including international trips, to strengthen relationships and achieve business objectives.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related 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.