Senior Technical Sales Engineer

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Senior Technical Sales Engineer opportunity. This role reports into Glue Dots International, an Ellsworth Corporation company, located in Germantown, WI. The ideal candidate will be open to an on-site work schedule at our facility in Germantown.

Are you passionate about solving complex customer needs and challenges? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

You will lead technical sales efforts by delivering engineered, customer‑focused solutions that drive growth. You will also provide expert technical support and collaborate across teams to understand customer needs, solve application challenges, and support overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Drives business expansion by introducing advanced technologies, products, and services that align with evolving customer needs and emerging market trends
• Collaborates with BU leaders and sales teams to execute technical sales strategies and support new business growth
• Delivers hands‑on technical engagement with end‑use customers to assess applications, troubleshoot issues, and recommend optimized product or system solutions
• Builds and applies competitive technical benchmarks, performance data, and gap analyses to position products effectively
• Contributes to evaluations of potential technology acquisitions, product integrations, and strategic partnership options to strengthen the product portfolio alliances

PERKS & BENEFITS 

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits. 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related technical, engineering, or industrial sales experience. Other relevant combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent in a related field of study

• Strong technical expertise in relevant products or engineered systems, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Proven technical sales ability, influencing both technical and business stakeholders throughout the sales cycle
• Experienced in delivering technical presentations, product demos, and application support
• Skilled in assessing customer requirements and recommending effective technical solutions
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with technical and non‑technical audiences
• Proficient with CRM systems, technical tools, and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple customer priorities
• Frequent Travel

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