Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist

Location: Des Plaines, IL (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Products

About the Job

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales, business development, account management, and customer relationship management , preferably within the manufacturing or industrial sector.

This role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, expanding existing customer relationships, and delivering customized manufacturing solutions that meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive sales growth and expand market presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, and presentations to promote manufacturing products and solutions.
• Prepare and deliver sales quotations, proposals, and customer presentations.
• Follow up on sales leads, negotiate terms, and close business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer information, sales activities, and pipeline updates using CRM software.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Coordinate new customer onboarding and support timely product delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Participate in product training, sales development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve customer inquiries professionally.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management .
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, or technical sales is preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to identify sales opportunities, develop customer relationships, and close deals.
• Familiarity with CRM software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical product information.
• Experience supporting sales training, sales management, or team initiatives is a plus.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Des Plaines, IL .

Preferred Skills

• B2B Sales and Business Development
• Manufacturing / Industrial Sales
• Account Management and Customer Retention
• Lead Generation and Prospecting
• Technical Product Sales
• CRM and Sales Pipeline Management
• Quotation and Proposal Preparation
• Cross-functional Collaboration