GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. · 1 day ago
Technical Sales Engineer – Precision Manufacturing Services
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expGACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of an established international industrial group specializing in high-precision contract manufacturing for technically demanding applications. The Technical Sales Engineer will support the company’s commercial growth in the U.S. by acting as the technical interface between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on identifying opportunities and supporting RFQ-driven contract manufacturing projects.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities in precision contract manufacturing and technical services, in line with the company’s commercial strategy
Manage the full sales process from initial customer contact and needs assessment through RFQ coordination, technical clarification, proposal discussion, and contract alignment
Understand customer requirements, drawings, and specifications, and clearly communicate feasible technical solutions in close collaboration with internal engineering teams
Act as the primary point of contact for U.S. customers, building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships through structured communication and consistent follow-up
Serve as the key link between customers and internal engineering/project teams in the U.S. and Germany, ensuring a smooth handover from sales into project execution
Support technical discussions, feasibility reviews, site visits, and customer evaluations as needed
Monitor market developments, customer feedback, and competitive activity, and share insights to support ongoing commercial and strategic development
Represent the company at customer meetings, technical workshops, and selected trade shows and industry events
Qualification
Required
A technical or business-related degree (e.g., engineering, industrial technology) or equivalent practical experience enabling a solid understanding of complex manufacturing processes
Several years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing roles within contract manufacturing or advanced manufacturing environments
Strong ability to understand customer requirements and translate technical concepts into clear, practical solutions in collaboration with engineering teams
Experience supporting longer, multi-step B2B sales cycles in specialized or regulated industrial applications
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with a consultative and customer-focused mindset
A structured, reliable, and self-driven working style, comfortable operating independently within a growing U.S. organization
Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits, on-site meetings, and industry events
Comfort working in an international environment and collaborating closely with global teams, particularly in Europe
Benefits
Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off package
Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical and dental options for individuals and families
Car allowance and travel expense reimbursement in line with role requirements
Company-provided work equipment, including laptop, mobile phone, and company credit card
Company
GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.
The German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest), headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Detroit, was founded in 1963.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mark Tomkins
President & CEO
Matthew Wallace
Chief Financial Officer
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