Outside Technical Sales Representative – Appliance Components

Software Placement Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking an Outside Technical Sales Representative to serve as a key customer-facing resource in the Cleveland/Columbus OH or Chicago IL area. The role supports existing programs and develops new business opportunities while providing technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.

The candidate will travel frequently (70%), collaborating with engineering, operations, and customer service teams to support applications, product launches, and engineering changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in a technical field.
• 3–5 years in technical or outside sales or customer-facing role.
• Willing to travel 70%, including international travel.
• Located near Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; or Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical sales resource for engineered products.
• Support and grow existing customer programs while developing new business.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet application requirements and product launches.

Skills

Technical sales

Client relationships

Product knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering

Job description

Location: Cleveland or Columbus, OH, or Chicago, IL | Schedule: Full-time, field-based with frequent travel | Compensation: Not specified

Overview

An established manufacturer of engineered appliance and technical components is seeking an Outside Technical Sales Representative to serve as a key customer-facing resource. This role supports existing programs, develops new business opportunities, and provides technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with internal engineering, operations, and customer service teams to support customer applications, product launches, and engineering changes.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary customer-facing technical sales resource for engineered products and solutions in the appliance and technical components industries
• Support and grow existing customer programs while identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Provide technical guidance throughout the full product lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal engineering, operations, and customer service teams to support application requirements, product launches, and engineering changes
• Travel frequently (approximately 70% of the time), including international travel, to support customer relationships and business objectives

Required qualifications

• Bachelors of Science technical degree
• 3-5 years of experience in technical or outside sales, or a customer-facing technical role
• Ability to travel frequently (70%), including internationally
• Location in or near Cleveland, Columbus OH, or Chicago, IL

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree combining engineering and business, preferably
• Experience in the manufacturing or industrial components sector, preferably
• Experience supporting and selling engineered products or technical components highly desirable

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to serve as a key technical sales resource for engineered products, working across engineering, operations, and customer service teams to support customer relationships and business growth.