Technical Sales Representative

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Tube & Iron (CTI) is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join our Fabrication & Engineered Solutions team in Romeoville, IL. You will be the link between customers, sales, and manufacturing, converting complex requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions.

Develop relationships, review drawings, prepare estimates for fabricated parts, weldments and assemblies, and support the full sales cycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, technical sales, or a related environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute.
• Flexibility for occasional customer visits or off-site travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, helping identify opportunities for new business.
• Put Your Technical Skills to Work: Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates for fabricated parts, weldments, and assemblies.
• Support the Sales Process: Prepare quotes, enter customer orders, coordinate intercompany orders, and provide technical support throughout the sales cycle.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with sales, engineering, production, and manufacturing teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Drive Efficiency & Profitability: Evaluate manufacturing processes, production costs, and pricing opportunities to improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
• Find Better Solutions: Recommend new ideas, equipment, processes, and procedures that enhance operations and expand our capabilities.
• Ensure Quality & Consistency: Help develop and document manufacturing processes to support reliable, high-quality results.
• Analyze Results: Conduct postproduction cost reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Connect with Customers: Participate in occasional customer visits to provide technical sales support and strengthen business relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Technical Sales Representative

Admin - CTI Fab Regular Full-Time Romeoville, IL, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Turn Technical Expertise into Business Opportunities!

Are you a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys combining technical knowledge with customer relationships? Do you have experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or engineering and a knack for finding solutions that make a difference?

Chicago Tube & Iron (CTI) is looking for a motivatedTechnical Sales Representative to join our Fabrication & Engineered Solutions team!

In this role, you'll be the link between our customers, sales team, and manufacturing operations—helping turn complex technical requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions. From preparing estimates and reviewing engineering drawings to identifying new business opportunities, you'll play a key role in supporting our customers and driving continued growth.

What You'll Do

Develop Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, helping identify opportunities for new business.

Put Your Technical Skills to Work: Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates for fabricated parts, weldments, and assemblies.

Support the Sales Process: Prepare quotes, enter customer orders, coordinate intercompany orders, and provide technical support throughout the sales cycle.

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with sales, engineering, production, and manufacturing teams to ensure customer expectations are met.

Drive Efficiency & Profitability: Evaluate manufacturing processes, production costs, and pricing opportunities to improve efficiency and maximize profitability.

Find Better Solutions: Recommend new ideas, equipment, processes, and procedures that enhance operations and expand our capabilities.

Ensure Quality & Consistency: Help develop and document manufacturing processes to support reliable, high-quality results.

Analyze Results: Conduct postproduction cost reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Connect with Customers: Participate in occasional customer visits to provide technical sales support and strengthen business relationships.

What We're Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent required;Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, technical sales, or a related environment.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing specifications.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute.

Flexibility for occasional customer visits or off-site travel.

Why Chicago Tube & Iron?

At CTI, we're more than a steel distributor. We provide innovative fabrication and engineered solutions that help our customers bring their projects to life.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to:

Work with experienced professionals across sales, engineering, and manufacturing.

Gain exposure to a variety of fabrication processes, products, and industries.

Make a direct impact on customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business growth.

Join an established organization that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.

Chicago Tube & Iron is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.