Technical Sales Manager

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth in injection moulding. The ideal candidate will have technical sales experience, develop customer relationships, and provide tailored solutions. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a solid understanding of plastics manufacturing processes. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Candidates MUST HAVE proven experience of technical sales within injection moulding or plastics manufacturing.
• Demonstrable experience of growing business from existing customers.
• Good understanding of injection moulding processes and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by identifying and developing new customer accounts.
• Nurture existing client relationships and provide technical solutions.
• Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations and proposals.

Skills

Technical sales experience in injection moulding

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Working alongside our client, a specialist injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Technical Sales Manager with proven experience in injection moulding to join their team to drive and support continued business growth.

Remit

• Fantastic opportunity for an experienced technical sales professional with plastic injection moulding experience to join a forward thinking company as they continue to drive business growth
• This position will suit a Technical Sales Engineer / Manager or Business Development Manager with strong plastics industry background and experience across multiple industry sectors
• The Technical Sales Manager will act as the key link between customers and the technical teams ensuring commercial success and customer satisfaction

Role

• As Technical Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving growth by identifying and developing new customer accounts, nurturing existing client relationships and providing technical solutions in line with the company\'s manufacturing capabilities
• In the role of Technical Sales Manager, you will develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers, engineers and procurement teams
• Identify and target new business opportunities across a broad range of market sectors
• Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations and proposals that align with customer needs and manufacturing capabilities
• Understand customer technical requirements and translate them into feasible injection moulding solutions
• Offer guidance on material selection, mould design and production methods to optimize part quality and cost efficiency
• Manage the sales process from initial inquiry to order, including RFQs, quotations, costings, and contract negotiations
• Stay updated with the latest trends in polymer materials, injection moulding technologies, tooling innovations, and market dynamics

Experience Requirements

• Candidates MUST HAVE proven experience of technical sales within injection moulding or plastics manufacturing
• Demonstrable experience of growing business from existing customers, established contacts and new market opportunities
• Good understanding of injection moulding processes, tooling and polymer materials
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (CAD) and engineering documentation
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Commercial acumen with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Comfortable working in a small team with a self motivated, proactive approach
• Willingness and capability to grow into greater responsibilities within the role
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Key Words

“Technical Sales Manager”, “Technical Sales Engineer”, “Business Development Manager”, “Account Manager”, “Sales Manager”, “Project Manager”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Mould Tooling”

Due to the volume of applications we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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Sierra 57 Consult - Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist - Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

“Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”.

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