Schiller Park, IL

A global leader in coil-processing systems is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join their high-performance sales team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of complex sales cycles involving custom-built industrial capital equipment sold to steel service centers and metal processors across the country. This is a client-facing, solution-oriented position that blends technical knowledge with strategic sales execution. They are looking for an experienced, self-starting sales engineer who thrives in a high-pressure, high-touch sales environment and is eager to grow into a future leadership role.

Salary Range: $100,000 – $105,000 / year DOE

Senior Sales Engineer Responsibilities:

• Manage and close complex, long-cycle capital equipment sales
• Travel ~50% to client sites across the U.S.
• Conduct technical presentations, equipment demos, and solution walkthroughs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design custom equipment solutions
• Develop detailed proposals, technical specs, and project documentation
• Drive lead generation and new business development
• Collect customer insights to guide internal product development
• Partner with leadership to improve sales strategy and customer satisfaction
• Support onboarding and mentorship of junior sales engineers

Senior Sales Engineer Requirements:

• 5–8 years of experience in capital equipment sales or sales engineering
• Proven ability to manage long sales cycles
• Experience working closely with technical teams to customize product solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts
• Willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time
• Comfortable working onsite and in the field
• Strong self-starter with the confidence to operate independently
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Prior experience selling metal processing or coil equipment is a major plus
• Certifications in sales engineering or relevant tech fields is preferred

Benefits:

• Bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k) company match
• PTO
• Paid holidays

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