Outside Technical Sales Representative
Job Description
Job Description
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
- Work Type: Full-Time – Hybrid
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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Company DescriptionPLITEK® is a leading U.S. based precision die cutting and custom converting manufacturer, specializing in converting solutions for medical devices, automotive components, aerospace materials, electronics, and packaging. PLITEK® delivers scalable, ISO-certified manufacturing solutions with a focus on quality, speed to market, and sustainability.
PLITEK® ’s die cutting and converting capabilities include precision die cutting, multi-layer laminating, custom film extrusion, specialty adhesive coating, release liner coating, surface treatment, slitting & rewinding, printing, and packaging.
Our value-added services also include material selection assistance, design support, rapid prototyping, clean room manufacturing, and contract assembly & packaging.
We focus on providing solutions for our customers and strongly value quality, innovation, hard work, and good business ethics.
Mission: World-Class Excellence
We maximize client satisfaction and employee pride of ownership by demonstrating competence and creativity with professionalism. We are committed to quality by using best practice manufacturing processes and state-of-the art technology to deliver world-class products and services.
Our Core Values include:
- Integrity
- Strict Confidentiality
- Strong Relationships
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Partnership
- Supporting Our People and Community
https://www.plitek.com
PLITEK® is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
Company Description
PLITEK® is a leading U.S. based precision die cutting and custom converting manufacturer, specializing in converting solutions for medical devices, automotive components, aerospace materials, electronics, and packaging. PLITEK® delivers scalable, ISO-certified manufacturing solutions with a focus on quality, speed to market, and sustainability.\r\n\r\nPLITEK® ’s die cutting and converting capabilities include precision die cutting, multi-layer laminating, custom film extrusion, specialty adhesive coating, release liner coating, surface treatment, slitting & rewinding, printing, and packaging.\r\n\r\nOur value-added services also include material selection assistance, design support, rapid prototyping, clean room manufacturing, and contract assembly & packaging.\r\n\r\nWe focus on providing solutions for our customers and strongly value quality, innovation, hard work, and good business ethics.\r\n\r\nMission: World-Class Excellence\r\n\r\nWe maximize client satisfaction and employee pride of ownership by demonstrating competence and creativity with professionalism. We are committed to quality by using best practice manufacturing processes and state-of-the art technology to deliver world-class products and services.\r\n\r\nOur Core Values include:\r\n- Integrity\r\n- Strict Confidentiality\r\n- Strong Relationships\r\n- Entrepreneurial Spirit\r\n- Partnership\r\n- Supporting Our People and Community\r\n\r\nhttps://www.plitek.com\r\n\r\nPLITEK® is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.