Technical Sales Representative

Aston Carter; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission opportunities

Contract-to-hire

Team environment

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Technical Sales Representative in the Kansas City area for a 6-month contract-to-hire, onsite position. The role emphasizes building customer relationships, identifying opportunities, and delivering value-added solutions in manufacturing and industrial environments.

You will promote parts and service solutions, prepare quotes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in technical sales or related roles.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, machinery, or automation.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Experience working with CRM and ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to understand technical products and communicate solutions clearly.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell aftermarket parts, service programs, and upgrades.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Identify customer needs and uncover new sales opportunities.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, and supporting sales documents.
• Follow up on inquiries and opportunities to drive growth.
• Use CRM and sales data to track activities.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Engineering, Operations, and Sales.
• Provide excellent customer support and timely communication.

Skills

Technical sales

Relationship-building

CRM familiarity

ERP familiarity

MS Excel

Clear communication

Tools

CRM

ERP

Job description

Technical Sales Representative

North Kansas City, MO

$36-$41/hour + Commission

6-Month Contract-to-Hire

100% Onsite

Aston Carter is seeking a Technical Sales Representativefor a growing manufacturing organization in the Kansas City area. This role is ideal for someone with experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, machinery, automation, or technical sales who enjoys building customer relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting customers with value-added solutions.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell aftermarket parts, service programs, equipment upgrades, rebuilds, and preventative maintenance solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Proactively identify customer needs and uncover new sales opportunities.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, and supporting sales documentation.
• Follow up on customer inquiries and open opportunities to drive business growth.
• Utilize CRM and sales data to track opportunities and customer activity.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Customer Service, Engineering, Operations, and Sales.
• Provide exceptional customer support and timely communication throughout the sales process.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical sales, inside sales, customer support, aftermarket sales, or industrial equipment sales.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial equipment, machinery, or automation environment preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Experience working with CRM and ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to understand technical products and communicate solutions effectively.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay plus commission opportunities.
• Contract-to-hire position with long-term career potential.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work with a respected manufacturing organization.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $41.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.