Job overview
Working closely with our client, an established mould toolmaker and injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Technical Sales Engineer / Account Manager to join their team and support continued business growth.
Company overview
- This position will suit a technically biased Account Manager or Project Engineer with good knowledge of injection mould tooling and manufacturing
- The successful candidate will have a clear development and progression plan with opportunity to become a member of the management team as part of the company growth and succession planning
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious moulding professional to join a forward-thinking company during an exciting time of growth for the business
Role responsibilities
- As Technical Sales Engineer you will work to manage new tooling and transfer tooling projects from initial enquiry through to production
- In the role of Technical Sales Engineer, you will represent the company in meetings with customers both over the phone and face to face
- The successful Technical Sales Engineer will manage all commercial issues relating to product pricing and new project costings
- Acting as the first point of contact for RFQ’s, presenting quotes to the customers and negotiating sales price
- Overall account management of key customer accounts
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments and awareness of new processes
- Build strong business relationships with customers and prospective customers
- Gain a strong understanding of customers’ technical requirements to be able to develop and present design engineering solutions
- Representing the company at trade shows, exhibitions and networking events
- Identifying and pursuing new business leads and opportunities
- Generating new business enquiries through direct outreach methods
- Review and develop the company sales and marketing approach
- Review of pricing to grow margin and minimize the impact of inflation
Benefits/package
- Scope for hybrid working, other benefits to be discussed at interview
Qualifications/experience required
- Candidates MUST HAVE experience within injection moulding manufacturing / toolmaking
- Technical understanding of injection mould tooling
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Good negotiation skills
- Project management skills