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Technical Sales Associate

Altec
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 12/24/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Sales Associate position at Altec?

Job Description

Basic Qualifications

Technical Sales team members play an important role in revenue and profit growth for named accounts while providing creative, custom solutions for our customers.

We Enjoy:

  • Advocating for customers with creative solutions while leading and supporting the sales & operations processes.
  • Working within a positive and team-oriented environment, the position engages in the technical aspects of products, and the details of order award and execution.
  • Owning orders and managing the process from quoting, ordering, customer visits, and on to successful completion.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Education, Experience, and Skills required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; engineering or technical degree preferred
  • Available for overnight travel more than 10% of the time required
  • Associate must be proficient in math and with computers, specifically Microsoft software
  • Must be able to analyze problems & develop solutions
  • Good communication skills are a must
  • Candidate must be able to independently manage their time and tasks

The position will distinguish our organization with professionalism, best practices and deliverables that build customer loyalty. Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Interact with customers in ways that add value, occasionally entertain customers ensuring a positive experience.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of Altec products, customers, administrative and production processes.
  • Serve customers by providing quotes, pricing, change orders, shipping and delivery information, while also facilitating quality issues and hosting factory tours and inspections.
  • Work with engineering and operations teams to communicate customer needs and propose solutions.
  • Participate in events to continuously improve our organization and our team members.

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
  • Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
  • Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
  • Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
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