Sales Specialist

Teksky LLC; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky LLC in Des Plaines, IL seeks a results-driven Sales Specialist to drive growth in manufacturing and industrial markets. You will identify opportunities, build client relationships, present technical solutions, and prepare proposals, quotes, and product demonstrations to close deals.

The ideal candidate brings proven sales, business development or account management experience in manufacturing, strong communication and negotiation skills, CRM proficiency, and the ability to collaborate

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, or account management.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, or technical sales preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to identify sales opportunities, develop customer relationships, and close deals.
• Familiarity with CRM software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical product information.
• Experience supporting sales training, sales management, or team initiatives is a plus.
• On-site work in Des Plaines, IL with a business mindset and drive.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive sales growth and expand market presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, and presentations to promote manufacturing products and solutions.
• Prepare and deliver sales quotations, proposals, and customer presentations.
• Follow up on sales leads, negotiate terms, and close business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer information, sales activities, and pipeline updates using CRM software.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Coordinate new customer onboarding and support timely product delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Participate in product training, sales development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve customer inquiries professionally.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Account management

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation

Product knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

About the Job

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales, business development, account management, and customer relationship management, preferably within the manufacturing or industrial sector.

This role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, expanding existing customer relationships, and delivering customized manufacturing solutions that meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive sales growth and expand market presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, and presentations to promote manufacturing products and solutions.
• Prepare and deliver sales quotations, proposals, and customer presentations.
• Follow up on sales leads, negotiate terms, and close business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer information, sales activities, and pipeline updates using CRM software.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Coordinate new customer onboarding and support timely product delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Participate in product training, sales development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve customer inquiries professionally.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, or technical sales is preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to identify sales opportunities, develop customer relationships, and close deals.
• Familiarity with CRM software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical product information.
• Experience supporting sales training, sales management, or team initiatives is a plus.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Des Plaines, IL.

Preferred Skills

• B2B Sales and Business Development
• Manufacturing / Industrial Sales
• Account Management and Customer Retention