Sales Associate - Engineer - Mount Prospect, IL

February 19, 2026

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Work Location

1600 Bishop Court, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056, United States

Pay Type

Salaried

Job Description

Description

Are you looking for a unique vehicle to a successful career? Are you seeking to utilize your talents to their maximum potential? NTN Bearing Corporation has an employment opportunity that will assist qualified candidates to achieve their goal of becoming a successful Sales Engineer, and beyond. NTN is one of the world's premier bearing manufacturers serving the automotive and industrial markets for the past 100 years. Proven stability, growing sales that have grossed in the billions, are a few of the factors that set NTN apart.

NTN has an opening in our Industrial Sales Department for an OEM Associate Sales Engineer (in Rotational Development).

ROTATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

The successful candidate will be located out of the Chicago area for the first 18-24 months for training within NTN departments to learn NTN's products and systems. This will be a hybrid work environment, with 2-4 days per week in the office.
After completion of the development program, the candidate would be required to relocate for a placement in one of the following territories: Texas / Oklahoma region. This will be a remote position with 25-30% travel.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES of a SALES ENGINEER:

Develop and maintain multiple contacts (Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality) at major OEM accounts within the area of responsibility. Assist to manage these relationships at all levels of OEM customers.
Develop new OEM customer bearing specifications to assure NTN is preferred supplier.
Drive new and ongoing development projects that will lead to profitable growth.
Understand the factors that drive the business and accurately forecast order levels.
Meet or exceed business target plans.
Communicate effectively, both internally and externally.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

BSME or similar 4 year technical undergraduate degree in a related field.
Self-starter - able to learn quickly, and able plan and manage own travel.
Project manager - able to work within multiple NTN and customer departments to ensure smooth NTN support and production supply to Customer stakeholders.
Interested in relocating after 12-18 months to primary territory.
Travel 25-30% within the Oklahoma / Texas region.

Requirements

NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA) treats all employees and applicants according to their individual qualifications, abilities, and experiences and adheres to all local and national employment rules and regulations where we operate. NTN does not tolerate discrimination due to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran/military status, or any other legally protected trait.

We offer a full range of comprehensive benefits, including choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a cash matching 401(k) Plan, separate company contribution to your 401(k)-retirement account, paid vacation, additional paid time off during the major holiday season, and eligibility for tuition reimbursement.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please go to our website www.ntnamericas.com click "careers" and apply.

Work Location

1600 Bishop Court, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056, United States

Pay Type

Salaried

Job Description

Description

Are you looking for a unique vehicle to a successful career? Are you seeking to utilize your talents to their maximum potential? NTN Bearing Corporation has an employment opportunity that will assist qualified candidates to achieve their goal of becoming a successful Sales Engineer, and beyond. NTN is one of the world's premier bearing manufacturers serving the automotive and industrial markets for the past 100 years. Proven stability, growing sales that have grossed in the billions, are a few of the factors that set NTN apart.

NTN has an opening in our Industrial Sales Department for an OEM Associate Sales Engineer (in Rotational Development).

ROTATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

The successful candidate will be located out of the Chicago area for the first 18-24 months for training within NTN departments to learn NTN's products and systems. This will be a hybrid work environment, with 2-4 days per week in the office.
After completion of the development program, the candidate would be required to relocate for a placement in one of the following territories: Texas / Oklahoma region. This will be a remote position with 25-30% travel.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES of a SALES ENGINEER:

Develop and maintain multiple contacts (Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality) at major OEM accounts within the area of responsibility. Assist to manage these relationships at all levels of OEM customers.
Develop new OEM customer bearing specifications to assure NTN is preferred supplier.
Drive new and ongoing development projects that will lead to profitable growth.
Understand the factors that drive the business and accurately forecast order levels.
Meet or exceed business target plans.
Communicate effectively, both internally and externally.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

BSME or similar 4 year technical undergraduate degree in a related field.
Self-starter - able to learn quickly, and able plan and manage own travel.
Project manager - able to work within multiple NTN and customer departments to ensure smooth NTN support and production supply to Customer stakeholders.
Interested in relocating after 12-18 months to primary territory.
Travel 25-30% within the Oklahoma / Texas region.

Requirements

NTN Bearing Corporation (NBCA) treats all employees and applicants according to their individual qualifications, abilities, and experiences and adheres to all local and national employment rules and regulations where we operate. NTN does not tolerate discrimination due to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran/military status, or any other legally protected trait.

We offer a full range of comprehensive benefits, including choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a cash matching 401(k) Plan, separate company contribution to your 401(k)-retirement account, paid vacation, additional paid time off during the major holiday season, and eligibility for tuition reimbursement.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please go to our website www.ntnamericas.com click "careers" and apply.

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