Technical Sales Manager Jobs in Illinois
Technical Sales Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in industrial automation, medical devices, software, and B2B technology solutions at every level from junior territory representative through regional and strategic account director. Chicago, Rosemont, and Downers Grove anchor the market, with established employers such as Abbott, Motorola Solutions, and Caterpillar maintaining substantial sales organizations across the state. The most sought-after specialties include industrial equipment, SaaS platforms, and life sciences instrumentation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
What We’re Offering
- Paid time off plus paid holidays
- Medical/dental/vision insurance plan
- Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, flex spending, and employee stock purchase plan
- 401K plan
- Culture: We value and strive for excellence in all that we do through innovative technology by creating long lasting relationships with our stakeholders, co-workers, and customers. We continually strive to foster teamwork, engagement and enhance our employee’s skills and competence by providing appropriate training.
Compensation Range: 72700-100000
Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.
Job Purpose
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Consistently exceed sales quotas by retaining, growing, and prospecting clients within an assigned territory.
- Leverage product knowledge and customer insights to develop unique value propositions supported by financialimpact analysis and feasibility studies.
- Manage customer relationships and sales activities using Salesforce CRM.
- Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events to promote products and stay informed on market trends.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between customer needs andproduct offerings.
- Stay up-to-date with new products, services, and business processes through continuous learning and self-education.
- Prepare proposals, pricing structures, presentations, and sales forecasts while managing sales programseffectively.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling critical business matters.
- Identify key customer stakeholders, build strong relationships, and drive consensus for deal success.
- Strategize independently and collaboratively to overcome deal-level challenges.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform the Technical Sales Representative job successfully, an individual must have prior experience in sales.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Minimum Qualifications
- 2-5 years of sales experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong ability to read, comprehend, and interpret manuals, procedures, and other business documents inEnglish.
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and minimal traffic violations.
- Must be 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle.
Travel Requirements:
- Willing and able to travel 80% of the time within the Romeoville, IL territory.
- Willing to travel overnight (5-8 days per year) for training and sales meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
- Prior experience in technical sales, particularly within the battery or energy storage industry.
- Proven track record of success selling advanced battery chemistries or related technical products.
General Job Requirements
- This position requires you to drive a company vehicle. Therefore, you must be able to pass the company’s driving requirements. Certain vehicles may also require a specific drivers license and have additional driving requirements.
- Risk of electrical shock.
- Must be able and willing to do overnight travel
- Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds/11.5 kilos on occasions.
- Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
What We’re Offering
- Paid time off plus paid holidays
- Medical/dental/vision insurance plan
- Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, flex spending, and employee stock purchase plan
- 401K plan
- Culture: We value and strive for excellence in all that we do through innovative technology by creating long lasting relationships with our stakeholders, co-workers, and customers. We continually strive to foster teamwork, engagement and enhance our employee’s skills and competence by providing appropriate training.
Compensation Range: 72700-100000
Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.
Job Purpose
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Consistently exceed sales quotas by retaining, growing, and prospecting clients within an assigned territory.
- Leverage product knowledge and customer insights to develop unique value propositions supported by financialimpact analysis and feasibility studies.
- Manage customer relationships and sales activities using Salesforce CRM.
- Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events to promote products and stay informed on market trends.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between customer needs andproduct offerings.
- Stay up-to-date with new products, services, and business processes through continuous learning and self-education.
- Prepare proposals, pricing structures, presentations, and sales forecasts while managing sales programseffectively.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling critical business matters.
- Identify key customer stakeholders, build strong relationships, and drive consensus for deal success.
- Strategize independently and collaboratively to overcome deal-level challenges.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform the Technical Sales Representative job successfully, an individual must have prior experience in sales.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Minimum Qualifications
- 2-5 years of sales experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong ability to read, comprehend, and interpret manuals, procedures, and other business documents inEnglish.
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and minimal traffic violations.
- Must be 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle.
Travel Requirements:
- Willing and able to travel 80% of the time within the Romeoville, IL territory.
- Willing to travel overnight (5-8 days per year) for training and sales meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
- Prior experience in technical sales, particularly within the battery or energy storage industry.
- Proven track record of success selling advanced battery chemistries or related technical products.
General Job Requirements
- This position requires you to drive a company vehicle. Therefore, you must be able to pass the company’s driving requirements. Certain vehicles may also require a specific drivers license and have additional driving requirements.
- Risk of electrical shock.
- Must be able and willing to do overnight travel
- Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds/11.5 kilos on occasions.
- Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical sales manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field required
- Three or more years of B2B technical sales experience in an Illinois industry vertical
- Demonstrated ability to manage a defined territory or named account portfolio
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to translate complex product specs
- Willingness to travel within Illinois and surrounding Midwest territories as needed
Technical Sales Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical sales manager in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline combined with prior outside sales experience in a relevant industry. Technical sales managers in Illinois are not licensed by a state board, so the path centers on industry credentials: certifications from the Manufacturers' Representatives Educational Research Foundation or product-specific vendor certifications carry real weight. Starting in an applications engineer or sales engineer role at a Chicago-area industrial or technology company is the most common entry path.
How much do technical sales managers make in Illinois?
Technical sales managers in Illinois earn a median of about $155,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,760 for the lowest 10% to over $282,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical sales managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring technical sales managers in Illinois right now include Trane Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Motion & Control Enterprises, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, manufacturing conglomerates, and fast-growing med-tech firms means openings appear consistently throughout the year rather than in seasonal bursts.
Which Illinois cities have the most technical sales manager jobs?
Chicago, Willowbrook, and Illinois post the most technical sales manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, distribution hubs, and technology firms, while suburban corridors like Rosemont and Downers Grove draw hiring from medical device and industrial automation companies with campuses just outside the city.
Are there remote technical sales manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles, since technical sales managers typically need face time with clients and hands-on product demonstrations. About 64% of technical sales manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover SaaS, cybersecurity, or cloud infrastructure products where demos happen over video rather than on a factory floor.
How can I get hired as a technical sales manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a sales development representative or applications engineer role at a Chicago-area industrial, software, or life sciences company, where you build product knowledge and a client-facing record before moving into a full territory. Abbott, Motorola Solutions, and mid-size automation firms in the I-88 corridor regularly hire recent graduates into rotational or associate sales programs. Earning a vendor-specific certification or a Manufacturers' Representatives Educational Research Foundation credential while in that associate role accelerates the transition to a named technical sales manager title.
Where can I find and apply to technical sales manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to technical sales manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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