Technical Sales Consultant Particle Characterization

You are a problem solver focused on customer needs, an entrepreneur with a sense for business and opportunity, and a consultant with relevant solutions in mind.

Anton Paar is a for‑profit sales and service organization within the Anton Paar Group, privately owned by the charitable Santner Foundation with headquarters in Graz, Austria. Our company has grown every year since its start in 1986, investing heavily in R&D to deliver industry‑leading solutions across a wide range of industrial and academic applications. We focus on selling and supporting Anton Paar’s high‑precision measuring instruments for physical, chemical, mechanical, and structural properties.

As a Technical Sales Consultant and key member of the Central Region sales team, you will drive business growth in particle sizing, zeta potential, surface, and porosity methods within your territory, covering upper Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. Your location is ideally near Minneapolis, MN, but other major cities in the territory are possible.

You will report to the Central Region Sales Director in Vernon Hills, IL.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000/year to $101,600/year. The commission plan is uncapped, pays monthly from dollar one, and includes bonuses for exceeding targets. We offer full benefits, a profit‑sharing contribution to your 401(k), and a $10,000 anniversary bonus every five years.

• Generating and developing new accounts and effectively managing existing accounts.
• Presenting to small and large audiences, including C‑suite executives, production managers, and technicians.
• Qualifying opportunities, developing proposals, and closing business.
• Travel (up to 50–60%, including overnight stays) for meetings, demonstrations, and installations.

• Experience in technical sales, preferably in analytical instrument sales.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering (preferred).
• Valid driver’s licence and passport.

Anton Paar values every application. Our recruiting team promises to respond within 48 hours. Job openings are carefully reviewed by a member of our corporate recruiting team. Life at Anton Paar includes an employee‑led In Motion Program that organizes active social events during and outside working hours, as well as unique, rewarding positions with competitive salaries, an award‑winning benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and require pre‑employment drug tests.

Anton Paar USA, Inc. considers all qualified candidates for this position. This position is not eligible for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship.