Sales Engineering

Sales Engineer - Automated Sheet Metal Fabrication Elgin, IL | On-Site | Direct Hire | $70,000 Base + Commission

A fast-growing global manufacturer of automated sheet metal fabrication machinery is looking for a Sales Engineer to join their US sales team in Elgin, IL. This is a brand new position created due to strong business growth — the company is riding significant momentum right now driven by surging demand for data center builds and electrical enclosure manufacturing.

This role is built for an engineer who wants to sell — not a traditional sales rep and not a traditional engineer. If you have a mechanical or manufacturing engineering degree and a genuine hunger to get in front of customers, build relationships, and close large capital equipment deals, this is the opportunity to launch a high‑earning sales career in a niche, high‑value space.

You will report directly to the Sales Director and receive hands‑on mentorship from day one. New graduates are welcome — the right attitude and engineering degree matter far more than years of experience.

Prospecting new business through LinkedIn, cold calling, and networking within the manufacturing sector

Building and managing a pipeline of manufacturer prospects across industries including HVAC, appliances, construction, electrical, furniture, and data centers

Selling automated sheet metal fabrication lines through a consultative, longer‑cycle sales process

Logging activity and managing pipeline in CRM

Collaborating with the Sales Director to develop territory and account strategies

Engineering degree — Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or closely related field — required

Genuine willingness and motivation to sell — this is a sales role first

Comfortable with LinkedIn outreach, cold calling, and networking as primary prospecting methods

Patient and process‑oriented — this is a relationship and consultative sale, not a quick close

New graduates welcome — drive and hunger matter more than experience here

1‑2 years of sales or customer‑facing experience

Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, punching, bending, or manufacturing automation

CRM experience

70,000 base salary plus commission — strong earning potential as you build your pipeline

Direct mentorship from the Sales Director — you will not be thrown in without support

Niche, high‑value capital equipment space with long‑term career runway

Work with a global, innovative manufacturer with customers across multiple industries

Engineers who want a traditional design or engineering role will not be a fit. If you are uncomfortable with cold calling and LinkedIn outreach, this is not the right opportunity.

This search is being conducted by Aegis Worldwide. All inquiries are confidential.

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