PLITEK® is hiring Outside Technical Sales Representative
Position Location: Prospect Heights, IL
Work Type: Full-Time – Hybrid
Are you a results-driven sales professional with an engineering mindset? Do you thrive in a consultative, technical selling environment where your expertise and initiative directly shape customer solutions? If so, PLITEK® has an exciting opportunity for you.
Why Join Us?
At PLITEK®, we empower our sales team with the tools, training, and support to succeed. You’ll represent best-in-class engineered solutions and collaborate with innovative, forward-thinking customers. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
What You’ll Do
- Sell technical die-cut components and converted materials to clients in medical, industrial, electronics, automotive, and other markets.
- Identify new potential opportunities through qualifying while prospecting: research, referrals, conduct cold calling and proactive prospecting to build a strong sales pipeline.
- Manage and grow territory through new business development and long-term client relationships.
- Partner with customers to develop and deliver custom-engineered solutions.
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, and executive teams to solve complex challenges.
- Conduct domestic and international travel as needed.
- Candidates must possess a valid Real ID and Passport for travel requirements.
- Other job duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of B2B consultative sales experience in sectors such as medical devices, electronics, automotive, adhesive converting, die cutting, or film extrusion
- Proven track record in technical sales, especially with new product development teams and engineers
- Strong business acumen and the ability to articulate ROI
- Excellent relationship-building and territory management skills
- A hunter mentality with the persistence and confidence to prospect new accounts
- CRM experience and a structured sales process
- Energetic, personable, and success-driven
- Must be based in the Chicago area
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation – Base salary plus commissions
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match – Invest confidently in your future
- Paid Time Off – A healthy work-life balance is part of our culture
- Inclusive, Team-Oriented Culture – Collaboration and innovation are at our core
- Top-Tier Career Opportunity – Represent high-value, precision-engineered solutions in growing markets
About PLITEK®
PLITEK® is a globally recognized, vertically integrated converter with over 30 years of experience. We provide precision solutions through film extrusion, adhesive coating, and complex converting—all executed in advanced ISO Class 8 cleanroom environments. Our services include die-cutting, slitting, laser cutting, custom release liner manufacturing, and rapid prototyping.
Serving industries where quality and precision are non-negotiable—such as medical, industrial, packaging, electronics, and automotive – PLITEK® continues to lead through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
PLITEK® is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees around the world are respected and empowered. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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