Technical Sales Rep

Parker Hannifin; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Technical Sales Rep for our Des Plaines, IL location. You will review inquiries, prepare estimates, assist in pricing, and support sales to maximize margins with our wide range of motion and control products.

The ideal candidate holds a college degree, has 2–4 years in customer service, strong communication and attention to detail, and is proficient with Excel; Salesforce experience is a plus and you should adapt to new systems.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Two to four years customer service experience necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Salesforce or other CRM experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt to using new systems and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to customer inquiries
• Prepare requests for cost estimates on non-standard products.
• Assist in negotiating Long-Term Pricing Agreements.
• Recognize and pursue opportunities to maximize margins within manufacturing abilities.
• Clarify policies and procedures such as condition of sale and pricing structure.
• Provide technical information to distributors which appear in our catalogs or as advised by engineering, product managers, and/or technical services.
• Formulate and enter quotes on-line and maintain supporting documentation such as cost estimating print-off, customer drawings and specifications, and divisional drawings and specifications.
• Assist outside sales personnel and co-workers as needed.

Education

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

In the Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Actuator Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

The Hydraulic Actuator Division is looking for a Technical Sales Rep. The position will be located at our Des Plaines, IL location and will report to the Technical Support Manager, the ideal candidate will have previous experience in Customer Service or working to gain additional experience in this field. We’re looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.

Your Responsibilities

• Review and respond to customer inquiries
• Prepare requests for cost estimates on non-standard products.
• Assist in negotiating Long-Term Pricing Agreements.
• Recognize and pursue opportunities to maximize margins within manufacturing abilities.
• Clarify policies and procedures such as condition of sale and pricing structure.
• Provide technical information to distributors which appear in our catalogs or as advised by engineering, product managers, and/or technical services.
• Formulate and enter quotes on-line and maintain supporting documentation such as cost estimating print-off, customer drawings and specifications, and divisional drawings and specifications.
• Assist outside sales personnel and co-workers as needed.

Who We Are Looking For

• College Degree required
• Must have good communication skills.
• Two to four years customer service experience necessary.

Ideally, you will also have

• The ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Excel.
• Previous experience with Salesforce or other customer systems preferred.
• Ability to adapt to using new systems and office equipment as well as learning existing systems

What We Offer

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $63290 to $98635 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitve Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.