Technical Sales Rep

Talis Group, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Talis Group, Inc. is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to own a multi-city territory and drive new business for a manufacturing-focused provider.

You will collaborate with engineers and purchasing teams to design and quote optimal fabrication solutions, with travel primarily local within a 100-mile radius. This role emphasizes relationship-building with key decision-makers and the ability to translate customer needs into engineered manufacturing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven success in technical sales and/or new business development; metal sales strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of metal fabrication, machining, or related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Strong consultative selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of a territory and building business from the ground up.
• Willingness to travel throughout the territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business by identifying, targeting, and converting prospective customers.
• Build relationships with engineers, purchasing teams, operations leaders, and other key decision-makers.
• Learn customers’ technical needs and partner with internal engineering and manufacturing teams to develop the right solution.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and technical sales presentations.
• Use knowledge of metal fabrication, materials, machining, and manufacturing processes to consult with customers.
• Manage a regional territory with travel primarily within a 100-mile radius.
• Attend trade shows, networking events, and industry meetings to generate leads and expand the customer base.

Skills

Technical sales

New business development

Territory ownership

Read blueprints

Relationship building

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Indianapolis / Cincinnati / Bowling Green Territory | Monday–Friday | Local Travel.

Talis Group’s client is a fully integrated manufacturer of custom parts and assemblies, providing engineering, metal fabrication, and coating services to its customers. They are growing and looking for a Technical Sales Representative who can combine technical manufacturing knowledge with a strong drive for new business development.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a territory, build relationships with key decision-makers, and help customers find the right manufacturing solutions for their needs. Travel is primarily within a 100-mile radius, with most activity focused around Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Bowling Green.

Why You’ll Like This Opportunity:

• $150K+ total compensation (base + commission) potential after the first year.
• Strong benefits package: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and PTO.
• Monday–Friday schedule with primarily local/regional travel.
• Opportunity to build a customer base and directly impact company growth.
• Work with a team that combines engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

Highlighted Duties:

• Develop new business by identifying, targeting, and converting prospective customers.
• Build relationships with engineers, purchasing teams, operations leaders, and other key decision-makers.
• Learn customers’ technical needs and partner with internal engineering and manufacturing teams to develop the right solution.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and technical sales presentations.
• Use knowledge of metal fabrication, materials, machining, and manufacturing processes to consult with customers.
• Manage a regional territory with travel primarily within a 100-mile radius.
• Attend trade shows, networking events, and industry meetings to generate leads and expand the customer base.

Highlighted Requirements:

• Proven success in technical sales and/or new business development; metal sales strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of metal fabrication, machining, or related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Strong consultative selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of a territory and building business from the ground up.
• Willingness to travel throughout the territory.

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.

Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer. All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.