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Technical Sales Specialist

Saint Paul, MN | Direct Hire | $75,000-$85,000

Konik is partnering with a growing industrial equipment manufacturer to add a Technical Sales Specialist to its sales and marketing team. This role blends customer-facing technical support with inside sales responsibilities, helping customers identify solutions while coordinating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams.

This position is ideal for someone with an electrical engineering background or technical product sales experience who enjoys solving customer challenges, developing quotations, and supporting projects from inquiry through delivery.

Technical Sales Specialist Responsibilities:

Prepare quotations, bids, and technical documentation while supporting customers throughout the sales process.

Provide application guidance and basic technical support for products and services.

Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to develop pricing, costing, and product recommendations.

Maintain CRM records, qualify leads, and support ongoing customer relationship activities including upgrades and service opportunities.

Monitor project milestones and coordinate internally to help ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Communicate with sales representatives and international resources to gather technical information and resolve customer inquiries.

Track market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity, sharing insights with sales and marketing teams.

Technical Sales Specialist Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical product sales experience.

Strong technical aptitude with the ability to analyze customer requirements and recommend solutions.

Experience using Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel functionality.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a customer-facing environment.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Familiarity with video conferencing platforms and business communication tools.

Preferred Experience:

2 years of technical inside sales, applications support, or customer support experience.

Experience working within ERP or CRM systems.

Benefits:

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with Roth option

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary profit-sharing bonus

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

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