Technical Sales Representative

Join Our Team as a Technical Sales RepresentativeLocation: Based in Carver, MN – Travel Required in the Midwest & Surrounding Region Are you someone who:Prioritizes team wins over personal credit?Leans into complex challenges instead of avoiding them?Wants your ideas to drive real impact in a growing company? If that sounds like you, Lakeview might just be the right place. Who We Are:Lakeview is a growing manufacturer in Carver, MN. We help leading OEMs succeed by delivering custom component solutions. We’re relationship-driven, execution-focused, and guided by EOS, a system that keeps us aligned, accountable, and always improving. At Lakeview, relationships drive results, and quality earns trust. What You’ll Own:As a Technical Sales Representative, you’ll be a key player in helping our customers solve complex problems through custom-engineered component solutions. You’ll build meaningful partnerships with OEMs and contract manufacturers, and you’ll get hands-on with customer challenges, leveraging Lakeview’s technical capabilities to deliver tailored results. This role includes regular travel throughout the Midwest and surrounding regions, based on customer needs. You'll visit current accounts, develop new ones, and spend time in the field understanding what matters most to your customers. In this role, you will:Be directly responsible for territory growth and account expansionProspect and qualify new opportunitiesEngage with engineers and buyers to understand customer needs and offer fit-for-purpose solutionsDrive measurable revenue through prospecting and solution-sellingUse your technical knowledge (which we’ll help you build!) to connect customer challenges to Lakeview’s capabilitiesCollaborate with our internal teams (engineering, production, purchasing) to scope, quote, and deliverVisit customer sites regularly to deepen partnerships, offer support, and grow accountsTrack and forecast opportunities in our CRM, ensuring clean, timely forecastingGather market intelligence and bring actionable insights back to the teamCollaborate on and execute against sales and customer growth plans. How We Set You Up to Win:We don’t expect you to walk in knowing it all, but we do expect you to dive in quickly and commit to learning. We’ll equip you with tools, knowledge, and cross-functional support to succeed. Our technical, production, and leadership teams will support you as you:Understand the materials, processes, and capabilities that make Lakeview differentLearn how to position solutions that solve real customer problemsGrow your confidence in discussing technical needs and manufacturing optionsContinuously refine your pitch as you bring insights back from the field Success in this role means consistently building pipeline, opening and expanding customer accounts, and solving engineering challenges that lead to measurable, long-term growth. To be successful in this role you must have:Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of B2B/OEM manufacturing sales experienceExperience with mechanical components—rubber, foam, plastic, or fabricated products preferredA proven ability to identify, close, and grow accountsAbility to travel for client visits, industry events, and trade showsValid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation (travel vehicle not provided)A “hunter” mindset and the resilience to pursue long sales cyclesCRM and sales tool proficiency as well as proficiency in Microsoft office tools (outlook, PowerPoint, word, excel)Self-motivation and independence, you drive your own results Why Lakeview?We believe work should be meaningful, and culture should be intentional. At Lakeview, we live by values like:Honoring our words through actionsSolving problems instead of avoiding themCommitting to decisions but staying flexible in our approachWinning together, not alone Our Benefits and Culture:Competitive base salary + commissionHealth, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & 401(k)Opportunities for personal and professional growthA collaborative environment where your input is valued and ideas are encouragedA culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement Take the Next Step:We're looking for driven, curious professionals who take ownership and thrive on delivering results. Send us your resume and let’s start a conversation about your future at Lakeview.