Outside Technical Sales Representative

MDS Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC seeks an Outside Technical Sales Representative to act as a primary customer-facing resource for engineered products and solutions within the appliance and technical components industries.

The role involves supporting existing programs, developing new business opportunities, and providing technical guidance across the product lifecycle, in close collaboration with engineering, operations, and customer service teams. Up to 70% travel, including international, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably engineering and business.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical or outside sales, or a customer-facing technical role.
• Experience selling engineered products or technical components is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company and partner brand as a key customer-facing resource for engineered products and solutions.
• Support existing programs, develop new business opportunities, and provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, operations, and customer service teams to support application requirements, product launches, and engineering changes.
• Travel frequently (70%), including international travel, to support customer relationships and business objectives.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Customer-facing role

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a 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.