Outside Technical Sales Representative

PLITEK®; Prospect Heights (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PLITEK is seeking a Technical Sales Representative passionate about consultative sales in an engineering context. The role involves selling technical components to diverse markets, including medical and automotive, while working closely with customers to develop tailored solutions. Join a collaborative culture where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Inclusive, Team-Oriented Culture

Top-Tier Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B consultative sales experience in related sectors.
• Proven track record in technical sales with new product development.
• Strong business acumen and persistence in prospecting.

Responsibilities

• Sell technical die-cut components and manage client relationships.
• Conduct cold calling and proactive prospecting.
• Develop and deliver custom-engineered solutions.

Skills

Relationship-building

Territory management

Consultative selling

Business acumen

Proactive prospecting

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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Are you a results-driven sales professional with an engineering mindset? Do you thrive in a consultative, technical selling environment where your expertise and initiative directly shape customer solutions? If so,PLITEKhas an exciting opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

At PLITEK, we empower our sales team with the tools, training, and support to succeed. You’ll represent best-in-class engineered solutions and collaborate with innovative, forward-thinking customers. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

What You’ll Do

• Sell technical die-cut components and converted materials to clients inmedical,industrial,electronics,automotive, and other markets.
• Identify new potential opportunities through qualifying while prospecting: research, referrals, conductcold calling and proactive prospectingto build a strong sales pipeline.
• Manage and grow territory throughnew business development and long-term client relationships.
• Partner with customers to develop and deliver custom-engineered solutions.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and executive teams to solve complex challenges.
• Conduct domestic and international travel as needed. Candidates must possess a valid Real ID and Passport for travel requirements.
• Other job duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of B2B consultative sales experience in sectors such asmedical devices, electronics, automotive, adhesive converting,die cutting, orfilm extrusion
• Proven track record in technical sales, especially with new product development teams and engineers
• Strong business acumen and the ability to articulate ROI
• Excellent relationship-building and territory management skills
• Ahunter mentalitywith the persistence and confidence to prospect new accounts
• CRM experience and a structured sales process
• Energetic, personable, and success-driven
• Must be based in theChicago area

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits– Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match– Invest confidently in your future
• Paid Time Off– A healthy work-life balance is part of our culture
• Inclusive, Team-Oriented Culture– Collaboration and innovation are at our core
• Top-Tier Career Opportunity– Represent high-value, precision-engineered solutions in growing markets

About PLITEK

PLITEK is a globally recognized, vertically integrated converter with over 30 years of experience. We provide precision solutions through film extrusion, adhesive coating, and complex converting—all executed in advanced ISO Class 8 cleanroom environments. Our services include die-cutting, slitting, laser cutting, custom release liner manufacturing, and rapid prototyping.

Serving industries where quality and precision are non-negotiable—such as medical, industrial, packaging, electronics, and automotive – PLITEK continues to lead through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

PLITEK is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees around the world are respected and empowered. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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