German American · 17 hours ago
Technical Sales Engineer – Contract Manufacturing
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
4+ years expThe German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. represents a growing US subsidiary of an established international industrial group specializing in high-precision contract manufacturing. The Technical Sales Engineer will drive commercial growth in the US by identifying opportunities, developing strong customer relationships, and managing the full sales cycle for specialized contract manufacturing solutions.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Execute the company’s commercial strategy by identifying, qualifying, and developing new business opportunities, primarily in contract manufacturing and technical services
Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach and needs assessment through technical coordination, proposal discussion, and contract closure
Understand customer requirements and confidently present and explain technical solutions developed by the company’s engineering teams
Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships through structured communication, consistent follow-up, and high-touch customer support
Serve as the key link between US customers and the engineering/project teams in the US and Germany, ensuring a smooth transition into project execution
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback, and share relevant insights to support ongoing commercial development
Represent the company during customer visits, technical discussions, on-site evaluations, demonstrations, and at selected trade shows and industry events
Qualification
Required
A technical or business-related degree, or equivalent experience, enabling you to understand complex manufacturing processes and specialized welding applications
Several years of experience in technical sales of contract manufacturing services, ideally within highly specialized welding or advanced manufacturing environments
Ability to understand customer requirements and clearly explain technical solutions developed by the engineering team
Experience managing long, multi-step B2B sales cycles in specialized industrial applications
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with a customer-focused approach
A structured, reliable, and proactive working style with the ability to work independently in a growing US subsidiary
Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits, site meetings, and industry events
Comfort working in an international environment and collaborating closely with teams in Germany
Benefits
401(k) with company matches the first 4%
PTO package: 20 days
Health insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield; single or family package available (incl. dental)
Car allowance
Necessary work equipment: company credit card, laptop, mobile phone
Company
German American
German American is a Indiana financial services provider, specializing in banking, investments and insurance for business.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-05-28IPO
Leadership Team
Mary Moorhouse
Senior Vice President - Chief Risk Officer
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Scott Powell
Executive Vice President Chief Credit Officer
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