Overview: Working exclusively with our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Technical Sales Manager to support continued business growth across the company group.
Remit:
* This position will suit a Technical Sales professional or Account Manager with previous experience in engineering / manufacturing
* Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious technical sales professional to join a forward-thinking company during a period of sustained business growth
* The successful candidate will act as a key link to customers, sales and manufacturing, providing technical expertise to support new projects and business opportunities
Role:
* In the role of Technical Sales Manager you will manage and grow a portfolio of existing customers whilst identifying and developing new business opportunities
* As Technical Sales Manager you will act as primary technical point of contact for customers during the course of new projects
* The successful Technical Sales Manager will build long term business relationships with customers through regular technical reviews and site visits
* Understanding customer requirements and developing them into manufacturable solutions
* Prepare detailed technical inputs for quotations including cycle times, material usage, tooling costs and secondary operations
* Work closely with cost estimators to ensure accurate and competitive pricing
* Collaborate with tooling, process and quality departments to develop optimal injection moulding solutions
* Support NPI from concept through to production launch
* Maintain up to date understanding of the market for potential new business opportunities
* Stay up to speed with injection moulding technologies, material solutions, automation and industry trends
* Representing the company at industry trade shows
Experience Requirements:
* Degree or relevant qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline an advantage
* Experience in technical sales or project engineering roles within plastics manufacturing an advantage but other manufacturing / engineering sectors considered
* Experience working directly with customers in an engineering / manufacturing environment
* Good understanding of injection moulding processes, tooling and materials. Other plastics manufacturing disciplines are also welcomed
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models
* Strong presentation and negotiation skills
* Commercial awareness
* Customer focused with a solution based selling approach
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple functions
Key Words: “Technical Sales Engineer”, “Technical Sales Manager”, “Account Manager”, “Sales Engineer”, “Business Development Manager”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Mould Tooling”
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Sierra 57 Consult –
Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering
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