Sales Engineer - Access Hardware

Essentra is a leading provider of essential components and solutions. Every day we produce and distribute millions of small but essential products.

Our international network extends to 28 countries, with headquarters in the United Kingdom and includes 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centers and 33 sales & service centers.

At the center of everything is our purpose, to responsibly provide the products and services our customers need to succeed. Put simply, our purpose is why we exist as a company. Many companies claim to be changing the world; we don't. But we do make a powerful difference to our customers. We make it work. Every one of us. Every day.

Essentra is seeking a motivated and dedicated Sales Engineer - Access Hardware to be based in the Chicago area, Northwest Indiana, or Wisconsin. The Sales Engineer will provide technical solutions to customers (B2B sales) within a defined territory to achieve pre-established sales objectives and margin targets set by Executive Management. The Sales Engineer will meet with customers in person to identify their needs and close sales deals.

The main duties will include travel within the assigned territory to meet potential and current customers, provide technical solutions, negotiate sales contracts, and work with the Essentra engineering team to solve customer issues.

Job duties also include forecasting updates and managing customer visits and pipeline opportunities through Essentra CRM. (Microsoft Dynamics - CE). While we prefer candidates based in the Chicago area, we are open to individuals who live in Northwest Indiana or southern Wisconsin. The work schedule will be Monday-Friday with up to 60% travel within a region covering several states. Overnight travel will be required.

Typical Accountabilities:

• Representative administration - daily communications, technical support, and action logs.
• Customer support - present proposals, technical support, samples, quotes and complaints.