GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Technical Sales Engineer – Advanced Joining & Manufacturing
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelGACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to support commercial growth in the U.S. by acting as the technical interface between customers and internal engineering teams. The role focuses on consultative, engineering-led sales for complex manufacturing projects, requiring regular customer visits and collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities in advanced contract manufacturing and technical services
Manage the full sales cycle from initial customer engagement through RFQ coordination, technical clarification, proposal discussions, and contract alignment
Review customer drawings, specifications, and requirements, and assess technical feasibility in collaboration with internal engineering teams
Act as the primary technical and commercial point of contact for U.S. customers
Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams in the U.S. and Europe to ensure smooth handover into execution
Support feasibility reviews, customer site visits, audits, and technical evaluations
Monitor market developments, customer feedback, and competitive dynamics to support ongoing commercial strategy
Represent the company in technical customer meetings, workshops, and selected trade shows
Qualification
Required
Technical or business-related degree (e.g., engineering, industrial technology) or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience
Several years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, or customer-facing roles within advanced or contract manufacturing environments
Strong ability to understand drawings, tolerances, materials, and manufacturability considerations
Experience supporting longer, multi-step B2B sales cycles in technically complex or regulated industries
Consultative mindset with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to customers
Structured, self-driven working style and comfort operating independently within a growing U.S. organization
Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits and on-site technical discussions
Comfortable working in an international environment with close collaboration across global teams
Benefits
Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (individual & family options)
Car allowance and travel expense reimbursement
Company-provided equipment (laptop, mobile phone, 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.
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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