Inside Sales Engineer

Inside Sales Engineer - Motors and Motion Control - Base Salary 75k/year - Elk Grove Village, IL
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Our client, an established global manufacturer of electric motors and motion-control products, is seeking an Inside Sales Engineer in Elk Grove Village. The company provides motors, actuators, drives, and motion-control components used in industrial machinery, automation, and equipment applications.This position combines engineering knowledge, technical customer support, and inside sales. The Inside Sales Engineer will respond to inbound inquiries, support existing accounts, identify customer application requirements, and assist with product sizing and selection. Product training is provided, and prior sales experience is not required.This is a fully in-office position, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. The role is primarily office-based with occasional travel for trade shows or corporate training.Responsibilities:Respond to inbound customer inquiries and identify technical and application requirementsRecommend appropriate electric motors, motion-control products, actuators, drives, and related componentsManage and develop an assigned account portfolio through phone and email follow-upFollow up on quotes, reconnect with inactive customers, and identify additional sales opportunitiesPerform product sizing and selection after training and partner with application engineers on complex applicationsProvide technical product information and support customers through product implementationQualify new accounts, evaluate account potential, and maintain an active sales pipelineSupport account development and customer relationship management activitiesCoordinate with outside sales as accounts and business opportunities growQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or a related engineering discipline1+ years of relevant experience through professional employment, internships, co-op experience, or other applicable engineering experienceExperience involving technical problem-solving, customer interaction, engineering applications, technical support, or related responsibilitiesAbility to communicate technical concepts and product information to customersAbility to work fully in-office in Elk Grove Village, CACandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United StatesCompensation:Base salary in the 70k - 75k/year range10% annual target bonus based on individual performance, paid semiannually.Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including an HSA-compatible medical plan with no employee premium.Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.401k enrollment after 90 days, with an employer match of up to 3% beginning after one year. xzbcwsv Paid time off that increases with tenure, plus an additional day off during your birthday month.