Inside Sales Engineer

Actalent • Geneva, IL • 4h ago

Description

Respond quickly to customer requests for pricing, lead times, and technical product details.

Monitor and follow up on sales opportunities from external sources and leads generated via the company website. Take initiative in identifying and developing new business prospects.

Prepare and track quotations to successfully convert leads into confirmed orders.

Provide sales support to Outside Sales Engineers and Distributors (domestic and international), including documentation and technical specifications.

Utilize CRM/ERP systems daily to accurately record and report customer information.

Build strong internal relationships with engineering, supply chain, customer service, and outside sales teams to ensure timely deliveries and resolve customer issues.

Review customer specifications, drawings, and related documents to create accurate cost estimates and proposals. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to address technical challenges.

Deliver technical assistance-both verbal and written-for troubleshooting, technical data, and product information.

Maintain expert-level knowledge of products, applications (heating liquids and gases across multiple industries), and internal program management requirements.

Share customer insights with Marketing to support strategic initiatives.

Demonstrate strong organizational and writing skills to prepare proposals and pricing while managing multiple projects in development.

Support project management and scheduling for all RFQs, including new and existing customer opportunities.

Ensure quotations are accurate and delivered promptly to meet customer deadlines.

Assist in finalizing customer quotations and review contracts for accuracy during order entry.

Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Engineering degree preferred (ME or EE), or equivalent technical experience

5 plus years of technical industrial sales experience.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (written and verbal).

Possess technical and analytical aptitude.

Possess good business and financial acumen.

Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).

Very strong work ethic, being self-motivated and goal orientated as often you are responsible for your own productivity and results.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Geneva, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

offers a competitive salary, full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, EAP and 401k with employer match, annual bonus if company hits target numbers

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Geneva,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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