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Key Account Sales & Product Support Specialist

Comer Industries
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026

Comer Industries USA, Inc. is seeking a motivated early-career professional to support key customer accounts, develop new business opportunities, and provide product support. This role combines customer relationship management and sales activities with hands-on learning about our products, applications, and manufacturing processes.


The selected candidate will work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations to understand customer needs and coordinate solutions. A technical or manufacturing background is preferred, but an engineering degree is not required. We are looking for someone with initiative, strong follow-through, and a desire to build a career in industrial sales, with development opportunities toward Area Sales Manager or Key Account Manager roles.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with assigned customers, understand their business needs, and provide responsive support;
  • Learn the company’s products, applications, and manufacturing processes to help customers identify suitable solutions;
  • Collect customer requirements, specifications, and product questions and coordinate technical responses with Product Management and Engineering;
  • Prepare and follow up on quotations, proposals, and customer presentations; support pricing discussions and negotiations within established approval guidelines;
  • Identify new business opportunities through market research, customer outreach, and development of existing accounts;
  • Coordinate with Engineering on customer requests for product modifications, samples, testing, and specification updates, and communicate progress to customers;
  • Work with Customer Service and Operations to address order status, delivery concerns, and customer issues;
  • Maintain accurate customer records, sales opportunities, quotations, and follow-up activities in the company’s CRM system;
  • Support product presentations, customer visits, trade shows, and marketing activities;
  • Contribute to assigned sales objectives, monitor account activity, and share customer and market feedback with the commercial team;
  • Participate in product training and continuous improvement activities; perform other related duties as assigned.


Requirements:

  • Degree in business, marketing, engineering technology, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience;
  • At least one year of sales or customer-facing experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment;
  • A technical background gained through education, manufacturing work, product support, or industrial sales;
  • Familiarity with mechanical products, power transmission applications, technical drawings, or customer specifications;
  • Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills;
  • Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and motivation to build a career in sales;
  • Ability to manage priorities and work collaboratively across departments;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn CRM and business systems;
  • Ability to travel for customer visits, training, and industry events as required.


What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary package;
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance;
  • 401(k) with company matching;
  • Professional growth within a technically advanced, international environment.


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