Now Hiring - P+P Green Motion LLC - Technical Sales Account Manager in West Chicago, IL

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Company Outlook: P+P Green Motion, a division of the Poppe + Potthoff Group, develops and manufactures advanced common rail diesel components, high-pressure hydrogen systems and pressure test benches for the next generation of electric vehicles, diesel vehicles, and alternative-energy systems. Combining German engineering expertise with an agile, innovation-driven culture, P+P Green Motion focuses on precision, safety, and high-performance system design. As part of a global technology group with over 1,600 employees, we leverage deep technical know-how, modern production capabilities, and close customer collaboration to deliver reliable, energy-efficient solutions that enable cleaner and more sustainable mobility. P+P Green Motion is committed to advancing new technologies--and building a team that shares our passion for innovation and excellence. Position Summary: As the Technical Sales Account Manager, you will connect customer needs with engineered solutions across automotive, industrial, and emerging technology markets. Leveraging your technical background, you will support and promote advanced products--including Common Rail Diesel components, High-Pressure Hydrogen systems, and precision test benches--while guiding customers through application requirements and integration. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, working directly with customers, and driving strategic growth. Your ability to understand complex systems and build strong relationships will help expand our footprint and unlock new revenue opportunities throughout the region. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as the main technical point of contact for existing and new automotive (OEMs, Tier 1s) and Industrial Customers. * Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key technical and engineering decision-makers and stakeholders at various levels. * Conduct regular customer product and technical visits to ensure quality, design and overall VA/VE satisfaction is in place while promoting and jointly identifying new opportunities * Support and identify new opportunities to grow existing business and secure new sales opportunities through VAVE for Common Rail Diesel, Generator Set Tubing, High Pressure Hydrogen (TOPAQ) and Test Machines (PPM) * Actively pursue new business targets with existing and new customers in the automotive and Industrial sectors, targeting new technologies or customer improvement plans (NPI). * Work with the Engineering Teams in Europe to prepare and submit compelling technical VAVE and NPI proposals for new and existing business. * Utilize technical knowledge on VAVE and NPI to support the contract negotiations * Become the Technical Go to Team Member for The Americas on customer programs from initial request for quotation (RFQ) through to full production launch. * Coordinate with internal Engineering teams R &D, Quality, Manufacturing, to ensure customer VAVE and NPI requirements are accurately translated and executed. * Understand and utilize competitor designs and technical opportunities to introduce Poppe-Potthoff products and services * Track program progress, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in engineering * Proficiency in CAD, STEP, CATIA software * Expertise in metallurgical and chemical Composition knowledge and High-Pressure Powertrain Applications. * Exceptional communication skills * Basic understanding of the German language a plus. Benefits: * 401(k) with employer match * 75% of health insurance coverage paid by company * Dental insurance * Disability Insurance * Life Insurance * Paid time off * Paid holidays * Paid training Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person