Sales Engineer / Assistant Sales Manager – Electronic Components

Join a global electronic components manufacturer in a Sales Engineer / Assistant Sales Manager role based in Rolling Meadows, IL (onsite). This position supports existing customer relationships while building new opportunities across internal and external teams. Depending on experience, the role level may vary, with options for both early-career and experienced candidates.

Compensation: USD 70,000 - 110,000 per year. Employment type: Full-Time / Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable technical solutions.
• Generate new business opportunities and open new customer accounts.
• Prepare sales materials including presentations, proposals, quotations, and product information.
• Provide technical and commercial support throughout the sales cycle.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Customer Service, Procurement, Accounting, factories, and warehouses.
• Support product demonstrations, evaluations, and customer technical discussions.
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
• Support sales forecasting, budgeting, and sales planning.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and customer agreements.
• Maintain accurate sales activity and customer records.
• Support achievement of sales and revenue targets, including development and execution of sales strategies.
• Prepare annual sales forecasts and monthly sales activity reports.
• Manage and develop key customer accounts, including negotiating annual contracts and pricing agreements.
• Support and train sales representatives.
• Monitor sales performance and sales-related expenses.
• Support the development of new markets and additional business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Recent graduates and early-career candidates may be considered for the Sales Engineer level.
• 3–5 years of B2B sales, technical sales, or account management experience is preferred for experienced-level candidates.
• Experience in electronic components, electronics, semiconductors, automotive electronics, or related technical products is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer-service orientation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand technical products and clearly communicate product benefits to customers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both U.S. and international teams.
• Willingness to travel as required.