Sales Representative – Midwest Region

Job Description:

Simco-Ion (www.simco-ion.com), a leader in static control and ionization solutions, is seeking candidates for a Sales Representative position supporting the Midwest region.

At Simco-Ion, we help manufacturers improve product quality, increase productivity, and ensure safety through advanced static control technologies used across industries such as electronics, medical devices, packaging, plastics, and printing.

As part of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), Simco-Ion operates within a decentralized, innovation-driven environment that empowers teams to stay close to customers and deliver practical, high-impact solutions. Our culture is rooted in integrity, respect, simplicity, and a passion for winning. Employees are encouraged to take initiative, think entrepreneurially, and continuously improve.

Joining Simco-Ion means becoming part of a collaborative, customer-focused team where your contributions matter. We offer a dynamic environment that supports professional growth and provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a market-leading organization.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Sales Representative (SR) will be responsible for growing the sales of Simco-Ion’s Industrial product portfolio. This is a remote position supporting the Midwest region and is based out of Kansas City, Missouri. These products are used for static elimination, static generation, static monitoring, and contamination control. Working primarily in an engineering and manufacturing environment, the SR builds on existing customer relationships, engages with new contacts and prospects, and identifies and cultivates sales opportunities. This is part of an ongoing effort to maintain and grow Simco-Ion Industrial business.

This position requires daily use of a CRM (Salesforce) and up to 80% travel within the assigned territory to conduct sales calls, customer site demonstrations, and product training. The SR will be responsible for a defined geographic region, serving industries such as printing, automotive, non-woven, food, medical packaging, bottling, injection molding, film coating, and converting.

Job Duties: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Achieve Sales Goals by growing existing customer and product base.
• Travel throughout assigned territory winning orders from existing and prospective customers
• Daily use of CRM to set schedule, enter all activity and assign follow up tasks.
• Pursue leads generated by Simco-Ion resources (i.e. website, trade shows, social media, email campaigns, etc.)
• Perform technical and product trainings; serve as primary technical contact.
• Ability to introduce, explain and sell new products
• Prepare sales presentations, contracts, and proposals, subject to review by supervisor
• Conduct sales calls remotely when necessary
• Possess a technical aptitude and ability to understand product design and intent in a variety of Industrial applications.
• Assist in the customer-back innovation (CBI) process, identifying customers’ needs and sales opportunities for future growth
• Ability to produce results while working remotely and independently with limited day-to-day coaching and supervision
• Resolve customer issues in a manner consistent with ITW values
• Travel required: 80% or more (3-5 days per week); overnight stays as needed
• Complete any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• 2 - 5 years (related) field sales experience 
• Valid/current Driver’s License
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Comfortable reviewing and discussing CAD files and associated drawings
• Accuracy and thoroughness
• CRM utilization
• Works well as part of a team

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees and strive to ensure fair treatment and equal employment opportunities at every stage of the employment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. ITW reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary. Employment with ITW is at-will and nothing in this job description should be interpreted as a contract of employment.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

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