Jr. Sales Engineer

Job Summary

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation. Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We’re currently seeking a passionate and skilled Jr. Sales Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for actively engaging in prospecting and developing new accounts, generating sales quotes, and handling customer inquiries to help service customers and grow the business. The Junior Sales Engineer makes cold / warm calls for new market initiatives while becoming technically knowledgeable about the company’s products and services.

This position will train in customer service and sales functions across molding and stamping operations.

• Build strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales/service and presentation, awareness, and understanding of our active product portfolio.
• Handle customer inquiries, process orders, and resolve customer issues promptly. Generate new leads and business.
• Prospect new accounts. Place outbound calls to new and existing accounts identifying opportunities, decision maker(s), and related customer service needs.
• Thoroughly understand our value‑proposition and match it to customer needs.
• Work in concert with the sales team to proactively increase market share. Provide support as needed to sales team.
• Assist with inventory management based on customer needs.

• 5 years of sales in a manufacturing environment.
• Must enjoy the technical aspects of the Sales Engineering role and be passionate and proactive about selling.
• Possess the ability to initiate, establish, and nurture business relationships internally and externally with customers – good people skills are a must!
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills and working experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

This position is fully onsite in our Elk Grove Village, IL location.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.