#1953 Outside Sales

12.06.2025

Position Title: Outside Sales
Location: Schaumburg / Illinois
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Salary: $60K–$70K(Benefits & bonus not included)

Job Summary
We're currently supporting the U.S. headquarters of a Japanese manufacturing solutions company. The Outside Sales Representative will focus on new business development, maintaining key accounts, and managing the full sales cycle with both Japanese-owned and U.S. local manufacturers. The role involves frequent customer visits and requires strong communication skills and the ability to understand basic technical concepts.

Responsibilities
  • Prospect for new and existing customers using diverse outreach methods.
  • Plan and execute sales strategies to meet revenue goals.
  • Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations; follow up with key decision makers.
  • Handle all phases of the sales process: inquiries, quotations, samples, negotiations, payments.
  • Communicate regularly with management regarding sales pipeline and progress.
  • Conduct 12+ face-to-face customer visits per month.
  • Create customer visit plans and obtain managerial approval.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends and industry conditions.
  • Participate in networking and professional development activities.
  • Monitor competitors and recommend improvements to products/services.
  • Resolve customer issues and document findings.
  • Understand the process of creating and requesting technical drawings/specs.
  • Submit timely customer visit reports.
  • Update CRM opportunities and forecasts weekly.

Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of outside sales experience preferred.
  • Experience with technical or engineering-related products is a strong plus.
  • Engineering knowledge or technical aptitude strongly preferred.
  • Frequent business travel required (approx. once per week).
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Native-level English required.
Job Number/ID 1953
Job Type Direct Hire Exempt Full Time
Location / State Schaumburg / Illinois
Salary $60K–$70K(Benefits & bonus not included)
Language English
Visa Sponsor No
Agent Name Sohma Ichikawa
Inquiry sichikawa@bond-consultants.com

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