Technical Sales Engineer: Proposals & Channel Growth
LMK Recruiting Solutions
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Job summary
LMK Recruiting Solutions is seeking a technically minded Technical Sales Engineer to be the operational backbone of our commercial team in a Chicago office. You will review specifications, generate accurate proposals, manage order entry, and provide responsive continuity for distributors and field sales teams.
Based in an office setting, the role supports three core product lines by converting field activity into tracked, closeable revenue, with responsibilities spanning RFQ review, P&ID
Qualifications
- 3+ years in inside sales, technical customer service, or application support in industrial/instrumentation/manufacturing settings.
- Ability to read spec sheets, data sheets, and P&ID; experience building proposals from RFQ packages.
- Experience with order entry systems (ERP) and CRM tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication for distributors and internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Review RFQs, drawings, and specs to construct complete, competitive proposals across tank gauging, sensing, and software portfolios.
- Interpret P&IDs and data sheets to verify product fit and assist field reps in writing products into project specs.
- Maintain CRM pipeline, update quotes, and coordinate with BDMs to advance deals.
- Enter orders into ERP, verify acknowledgments, manage change requests, and coordinate shipping lead times with Operations.
- Serve as primary inside contact for distributor inquiries regarding pricing, lead times, and product training.
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Job description
LMK Recruiting Solutions is seeking a technically minded Technical Sales Engineer to be the operational backbone of our commercial team in a Chicago office. You will review specifications, generate accurate proposals, manage order entry, and provide responsive continuity for distributors and field sales teams.
Based in an office setting, the role supports three core product lines by converting field activity into tracked, closeable revenue, with responsibilities spanning RFQ review, P&ID
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