[Remote] Junior Technical Sales Engineer - Industrial Steel Racking

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Interlake Mecalux, Inc. is hiring a Junior Technical Sales Engineer to join their team in Melrose Park, IL. This role involves extensive training on storage rack products, preparing quotations, performing structural analysis, and eventually transitioning into an outside sales representative position.ResponsibilitiesSpend 4 to 8 months working in Melrose Park, IL headquarters for extensive technical, product, processes, and sales trainingPrepare quotations and installation drawings for storage rack projectsPerform structural analysis and design to meet customer specifications and a variety of codesCreate bills of material for proposals and ordersInteract extensively with sales personnel and project managers in the beginning and eventually interact with customers, dealers, and distributors later in the training period. Go on ride-alongs with existing sales personnel to shadow and control responsibilitiesWork in the company’s CRM to evaluate and assist on leads, follow up on leads and quotes assigned to existing sales personnel, and review customer information to provide continuous improvement ideas to the Director of SalesAssist with maintaining existing customer accounts as requiredTravel in furtherance of responsibilitiesSkillsBachelor's degree in EngineeringStrong desire to work in Industrial Sales and develop a long-term career in outside salesA customer-focused and results-oriented attitude with excellent presentation skills and the confidence to interact with customers at all levelsMust be willing to live within 1 hour (driving distance) of a major U.S. cityAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, ever-changing environmentMust have an excellent driving record and own a carBenefitsCompetitive compensation with uncapped annual commissionsBecome part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on customer satisfaction, delivering results and continuous improvementExcellent medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.401(k) plan with a generous company matchGenerous Paid Time Off and Paid HolidaysWorking out of home office with all business expenses paidCompany OverviewInterlake Mecalux is among the leading companies in the storage systems market specializing in the design, manufacturing, sale and services of steel racking, warehouse automation, warehouse management software and other storage solutions. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.interlakemecalux.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipInterlake Mecalux, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 13 in 2025, 13 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.