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Are you a results-driven sales professional with an engineering mindset? Do you thrive in a consultative, technical selling environment where your expertise and initiative directly shape customer solutions? If so,
Job Description
Are you a results-driven sales professional with an engineering mindset? Do you thrive in a consultative, technical selling environment where your expertise and initiative directly shape customer solutions? If so, PLITEK has an exciting opportunity for you.
Why Join Us?
At PLITEK, we empower our sales team with the tools, training, and support to succeed. You’ll represent best-in-class engineered solutions and collaborate with innovative, forward-thinking customers. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
What You’ll Do
Sell technical die-cut components and converted materials to clients in medical, industrial, electronics, automotive, and other markets.
Identify new potential opportunities through qualifying while prospecting: research, referrals, conduct cold calling and proactive prospecting to build a strong sales pipeline.
Manage and grow territory through new business development and long-term client relationships.
Partner with customers to develop and deliver custom-engineered solutions.
Collaborate across engineering, operations, and executive teams to solve complex challenges.
Conduct domestic and international travel as needed. Candidates must possess a valid Real ID and Passport for travel requirements.
Other job duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of B2B consultative sales experience in sectors such as medical devices, electronics, automotive, adhesive converting, die cutting, or film extrusion
Proven track record in technical sales, especially with new product development teams and engineers
Strong business acumen and the ability to articulate ROI
Excellent relationship-building and territory management skills
A hunter mentality with the persistence and confidence to prospect new accounts
CRM experience and a structured sales process
Energetic, personable, and success-driven
Must be based in the Chicago area
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation – Base salary plus commissions
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
401(k) with Company Match – Invest confidently in your future
Paid Time Off – A healthy work-life balance is part of our culture
Inclusive, Team-Oriented Culture – Collaboration and innovation are at our core
Top-Tier Career Opportunity – Represent high-value, precision-engineered solutions in growing markets
Work Type: Full-Time – Hybrid
About PLITEK
PLITEK is a globally recognized, vertically integrated converter with over 30 years of experience. We provide precision solutions through film extrusion, adhesive coating, and complex converting—all executed in advanced ISO Class 8 cleanroom environments. Our services include die-cutting, slitting, laser cutting, custom release liner manufacturing, and rapid prototyping.
Serving industries where quality and precision are non-negotiable—such as medical, industrial, packaging, electronics, and automotive – PLITEK continues to lead through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
PLITEK is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees around the world are respected and empowered. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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Company Description
PLITEK is a leading U.S. based precision die cutting and custom converting manufacturer, specializing in converting solutions for medical devices, automotive components, aerospace materials, electronics, and packaging. PLITEK delivers scalable, ISO-certified manufacturing solutions with a focus on quality, speed to market, and sustainability.
PLITEK ’s die cutting and converting capabilities include precision die cutting, multi-layer laminating, custom film extrusion, specialty adhesive coating, release liner coating, surface treatment, slitting & rewinding, printing, and packaging.
Our value-added services also include material selection assistance, design support, rapid prototyping, clean room manufacturing, and contract assembly & packaging.
We focus on providing solutions for our customers and strongly value quality, innovation, hard work, and good business ethics.
Mission: World-Class Excellence
We maximize client satisfaction and employee pride of ownership by demonstrating competence and creativity with professionalism. We are committed to quality by using best practice manufacturing processes and state-of-the art technology to deliver world-class products and services.
Our Core Values include:
Integrity
Strict Confidentiality
Strong Relationships
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Partnership
Supporting Our People and Community
https://www.plitek.com
PLITEK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
PLITEK is a leading U.S. based precision die cutting and custom converting manufacturer, specializing in converting solutions for medical devices, automotive components, aerospace materials, electronics, and packaging. PLITEK delivers scalable, ISO-certified manufacturing solutions with a focus on quality, speed to market, and sustainability. PLITEK ’s die cutting and converting capabilities include precision die cutting, multi-layer laminating, custom film extrusion, specialty adhesive coating, release liner coating, surface treatment, slitting & rewinding, printing, and packaging. Our value-added services also include material selection assistance, design support, rapid prototyping, clean room manufacturing, and contract assembly & packaging. We focus on providing solutions for our customers and strongly value quality, innovation, hard work, and good business ethics. Mission: World-Class Excellence We maximize client satisfaction and employee pride of ownership by demonstrating competence and creativity with professionalism. We are committed to quality by using best practice manufacturing processes and state-of-the art technology to deliver world-class products and services. Our Core Values include: - Integrity - Strict Confidentiality - Strong Relationships - Entrepreneurial Spirit - Partnership - Supporting Our People and Community https://www.plitek.com PLITEK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.Seniority level Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type Employment typeContract
Job function Job functionSales and Business Development
IndustriesPlastics Manufacturing
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- Location:
- Elk Grove Village, IL
- Salary:
- $80
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering