Machine Tool Sales

Position: Machine Tool Sales Representative

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Salary: $45K–$65K per year (DOE) + Commission

Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

Our client (A Japanese machinery manufacturer in Grove Village IL) is seeking a motivated Machine Tool Sales Representative to join our team, focusing on the Midwest region. This role offers opportunities for both experienced professionals who can contribute immediately and entry-level candidates with a solid foundation in machine tools and strong motivation to grow in sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell machine tools (e.g., horizontal boring mills, large/small lathes, grinding machines)
• Manage existing accounts while developing new customer relationships (99% non-Japanese clients)
• Conduct customer needs assessments and provide tailored product proposals and quotations
• Travel to visit clients (1–2 times per month, typically one week per trip)
• Report directly to the General Manager

Qualifications

Required

• Basic knowledge of machine tools
• Strong persistence and enthusiasm in customer engagement
• Ability to conduct business in English (Japanese proficiency not mandatory but an advantage)

Preferred

• Previous experience in a machine tool manufacturer
• Experience in trading companies handling machine tools
• Sales or distribution experience in horizontal boring mills, lathes, or grinding machines
• Ability to work as an immediate contributor in sales

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Persistent, passionate, and customer-oriented
• Proactive and eager to learn in a new environment
• Comfortable with business travel and face-to-face client engagement