Job Description
The Technical Sales Specialist plays a pivotal role in guiding and supporting a sales team by engaging with customers to provide solutions through the sale of mechanical components such as electric motors, bearings, gearboxes, and power transmission products. This position involves preparing quotes for projects by offering product options and collaborating closely with both field and inside sales teams, as well as other departments across the organization.
ResponsibilitiesEngage with customers via phone and email to provide solutions.Prepare quotes for projects by offering product options.Collaborate with field and inside sales teams and other departments.Deliver excellent customer service.Demonstrate mechanical aptitude in daily tasks.Essential SkillsStrong communication and problem-solving skills.Mechanical aptitude.Electrical aptitude.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Troubleshooting skills.Sales experience.Additional Skills & QualificationsGreat attitude and high aptitude to learn new concepts and processes.Experience working within the mechanical components industry.Work Environment
The position is based in a professional office environment where you will work on a computer most of the day and make phone calls. The work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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