Technical Sales Associate

Technical Sales Associate Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $100,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Sales Business development Account management Technical sales Individual contributor experience Full Job Description Your Opportunity This role is focused on managing and growing customer relationships while identifying new opportunities within existing and prospective accounts. You'll step in with a foundation of experience and take ownership of accounts, working directly with engineers, buyers, and operations teams. Rather than starting from scratch, you'll apply what you already know while continuing to expand your technical knowledge and industry expertise. This is a great fit for someone who wants to move beyond transactional sales and become a trusted partner in solving customer application challenges. What You'll Do Manage and grow existing customer accounts across OEM and industrial markets Identify new opportunities within current accounts and develop new business Work directly with customers to understand applications and recommend solutions Support customers with product selection and problem-solving Maintain accurate customer and project information in CRM Collaborate internally on sourcing, inventory, and project execution Travel to customer sites for meetings, plant tours, and relationship building What You Bring 2-5+ years of experience in: Industrial distribution Technical sales Fluid power, sealing, or related industries OR a mechanical/industrial engineering role with customer interaction Strong communication skills with the ability to work with engineers and operations teams Ability to understand technical products and applications Self-motivated with a relationship-driven mindset Organized and comfortable managing multiple projects and accounts Preferred (Not Required) Experience with seals, gaskets, hydraulics, or engineered materials Background working with OEM customers or manufacturing environments CRM/ERP system experience

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Relocation assistance

Experience:

Sales:

2 years (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Cedar Rapids, IA 52404