Sales Engineer

Aegis Worldwide; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from leadership

Career growth in global company

Small, family-like team

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a Sales Engineer / Business Development Representative in Elgin, IL. Base salary $70,000 with commission, target OTE around $100,000. Full-time, direct hire, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

No engineering degree required; programmatic training and mentorship will be provided. Ideal candidates are early in their sales career, with a manufacturing background and a drive to grow in high-value technical sales within a global industrial automation environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial sales environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage decision-makers.
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting and high-volume outreach.

Responsibilities

• Prospect manufacturers across the U.S. via cold calls, email, and networking.
• Identify new business opportunities and qualify prospects for the technical sales team.
• Schedule meetings and follow up on inbound leads.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and track activity in CRM.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to develop outbound strategies.

Skills

Cold calling

Prospecting

CRM experience

Communication skills

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Account development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM Systems

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Job Description

Sales Engineer / Business Development Representative

Location: Elgin, IL | Compensation: $70,000 Base + Commission (Target OTE $100K) | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Employment: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Build Your Sales Career with a Growing Global Industrial Automation Manufacturer!

We are partnering with a global manufacturer of custom industrial automation and capital equipment in the Elgin, IL area that is looking to add a motivated, early-career Sales Engineer / Business Development Representative to its growing team.

This company designs and manufactures highly engineered equipment used by manufacturers across a variety of industries, including electrical, HVAC, construction, and data centers. With business booming due to increased demand for automation and the rapid expansion of AI/data center infrastructure, the company is investing in its sales team to support continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a manufacturing background who is hungry to build a long-term career in technical sales. You don't need to be an engineer or have extensive sales experience. The company is looking for someone driven, personable, and eager to learn who wants to grow alongside the business.

Why This Opportunity?

• $70K base salary + commission , with target total earnings around $100K.
• Strong business momentum driven by growing demand for industrial automation and data center infrastructure.
• Direct mentorship from experienced sales leadership , with hands‑on training in technical products and capital equipment sales.
• Long‑term career growth within a global organization that is actively expanding its U.S. operations.
• Small, family‑oriented team environment with the resources and stability of an established international manufacturer.
• Opportunity to break into high‑value technical sales without needing an engineering degree.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prospect manufacturers across the U.S. through cold calling, LinkedIn, email, and networking.
• Identify new business opportunities, qualify prospective customers, and schedule meetings for the technical sales team.
• Follow up on inbound leads, warm prospects, and existing contacts.
• Research target companies and industries to identify potential customers.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospects while tracking outreach and activity through CRM systems.
• Work directly with sales leadership to develop prospecting strategies and grow the customer base.

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment , ideally in sales, business development, inside sales, or a customer‑facing role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with prospective customers and decision‑makers.
• Comfortable with cold calling, outbound prospecting, and high‑volume outreach.
• Self‑motivated, competitive, coachable, and genuinely interested in building a career in sales.
• Experience with CRM systems or LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a plus.
• No engineering degree or technical equipment sales experience required. Product and industry training will be provided.