Sales Engineer Jobs in Illinois

A Sales Engineer in the engineering industry is a pivotal role that combines technical knowledge with sales skills. They are responsible for promoting and selling complex scientific and technological products or services to businesses. A Sales Engineer is tasked with identifying potential customers, conducting presentations and product demonstrations, negotiating contracts, and updating client databases. Oftentimes, they also provide technical advice to customers and liaise with other members of the sales team.

Important skills for this role include excellent verbal and written communication, strong problem-solving abilities, and an in-depth understanding of engineering products or services. It's often beneficial if they have a degree in an engineering discipline and some companies may require a MBA. Certifications such as Certified Sales Professional (CSP) and Certified Professional in Engineering (PE) may also be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Sales Engineer, one might have roles such as a Technical Sales Representative, Application Engineer, or Design Engineer, which would help in gaining the necessary technical knowledge and sales experience.

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Solutions Engineer (Wisconsin)

  • Peoria, IL
  • moments ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • moments ago

About NetAppNetApp is the intelligent data infrastructurecompany, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for everycustomer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we helpour...

Senior Sales Engineer - Chicago Majors

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

We're looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our Sales Engineering team....

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Sales Engineer

  • Harvey, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Harvey, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Your Responsibilities: The Sales Engineer will report to the Sales Manager and play a pivotal role in driving business growth by achieving sales targets within the Illinois and Eastern Iowa regions....

Lead MOEM Sales Engineer

  • Glendale Heights, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Glendale Heights, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Eaton's ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Lead MOEM Sales Engineer....

Sales Engineer Manager

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 4 hours ago

to fill our Sales Engineer Manager role....

Customer Engineer I - Chicago, IL - 20253561-5671

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: At Vertiv, we design,manufacture, and service the mission-critical infrastructuretechnologies for vital applications in data centers,...

Customer Solutions Engineer, gTech Ads, gTech

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience coding with one or more programming languages (e.g.,...

Sales Engineer - IL

  • IL
  • 1 day ago
  • IL
  • 1 day ago

Spirax Sarco is seeking a dedicated Sales Engineer to drive energy solutions....

HVAC Sales Engineer - Commercial/Industrial

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Commercial/Industrial HVAC Sales Engineer Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Commercial/Industrial HVAC Sales Engineer with a strong background in project sales....

MTS 1, Solutions Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and...

Solutions Engineer - Enterprise Sales (Denver, CO)

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

About NetApp NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our...

Senior Sales Engineer, SLED Accounts

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Senior Sales Engineer - Federal Accounts Position Description: We believe Solutions Engineers at Okta are involved in all stages of the customer's development lifecycle and are experienced using presentations...

Field Applications Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Description Power the Future with us! SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, with over 5000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of...

Solutions Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Position Title: Solutions Engineer - Midwest (Remote) Location: Grand Prairie, TX/Chicago, IL Are you looking for a company that empowers talent? Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling...

Sales Engineer Executive - Robotics Automation Sales Team (Remote Anywhere US)

  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 4 days ago

Engineer, Systems Engineer, Solution Architect, Pre-Sales Engineer) in robotics and/or industrial automation Must reside in the US, near a major metro airport with the ability to travel 25% + nationwide...

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Salary for Sales Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Engineers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.9%
Master's Degree
24.0%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
High School or GED
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Engineers in Illinois
2-4 years
42.7%
Less than 1 year
14.5%
4-6 years
12.8%
8-10 years
10.2%
1-2 years
9.8%
6-8 years
9.4%
10+ years
0.7%


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