Description
Illinois Electric Works (IEW) is a leading EASA-certified motor repair, field service, and equipment solutions provider serving industrial, utility, steel, chemical, and municipal customers across the Midwest. IEW is seeking an experienced and driven Sales Engineer / Account Manager to support and grow our customer base throughout Southern Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. This role blends technical expertise with relationship-based selling to provide industrial customers with electric motor repair, drives, pumps, gearboxes, field service, and related solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional who enjoys working directly with customers, solving equipment challenges, and building long-term partnerships in an industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow assigned customer accounts across Central and Southern Missouri
- Develop new business opportunities within industrial, manufacturing, utility, and commercial sectors
- Serve as a technical advisor to customers, understanding applications and recommending repair or replacement solutions
- Conduct customer site visits to identify service and equipment needs
- Prepare quotes and proposals in coordination with internal service and engineering teams
- Build strong relationships with maintenance, engineering, and purchasing contacts
- Track opportunities, customer activity, and forecasts in CRM or internal systems
- Meet or exceed sales revenue and margin goals
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus plan
Compensation for this role is based on knowledge, skill, and ability. The compensation range for this role is estimated to be $70,000-$100,000 per year, plus commission.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable)
- Ongoing training and career development
- Support from an experienced operations and technical team
About Illinois Electric Works:
Illinois Electric Works is a leading provider of electric motor repair, mechanical services, field service, and industrial solutions serving customers throughout the Midwest. As an EASA member, we uphold the highest standards of workmanship and customer service.
Join Illinois Electric Works and help deliver reliable solutions to customers across Southern IL, IN, and KY. Apply today!
Requirements
Required
- 3+ years of experience in industrial or technical sales (rotating equipment, electrical/mechanical services, motors, drives, pumps, or similar strongly preferred)
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Highly organized, self-driven, and comfortable working independently in a territory role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM experience a plus
- Valid driver’s license with ability to travel within territory
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience preferred
Skills Required
- 3+ years of industrial or technical sales experience (rotating equipment, electrical/mechanical services, motors, drives, pumps preferred)
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Highly organized, self-driven, and comfortable working independently in a territory role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- CRM experience
- Valid driver's license with ability to travel within territory
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
What We Do
Illinois Electric Works is a trusted industrial service and solutions provider serving manufacturing and industrial customers throughout the Midwest. As an Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) member, the company delivers high-quality repair, reliability, and engineered solutions for motors, drives, controls, mechanical power transmission, and material handling equipment, specializing in industrial equipment repair and electric motor rebuilds.
