Technical Sales Manager at Tekpak Automation

Eisvogel Group AG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales Manager in Manchester. The role involves drafting technical solutions, generating quotes, and collaborating with key stakeholders for multi-million euro projects in the food and life sciences sectors. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience in the packaging or automation industry and proficiency in AutoCAD 2D. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in packaging, engineering, or machine manufacturing.
• Experience in selling automation.
• Deep experience with AutoCAD 2D.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting of concepts and AutoCAD layouts.
• Generate quotation templates and proposals.
• Represent the business at major industry events.

Skills

Sales capabilities

AutoCAD (2D)

Team collaboration

Project ownership

Attention to detail

Tools

SolidWorks (3D)

Blender

RoboDK

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Technical Sales Manager at Tekpak Automation. This is a UK-focused role within a growing manufacturer of automation and robotic solutions, supplying high-performance packaging lines and bespoke solutions to the Pharma, Food & Beverage, Life Science and Biotech markets. The company is based in Wexford, Ireland and supports customers with bespoke multi-format solutions and full lines. The business is a family company with integrity, ownership, purpose and customer focus at the centre of what it does.

The position will be a key resource to the Sales effort at Tekpak to help identify and close large-scale multi-million Euro, complex automation projects for world-leading companies in Food & Life Sciences in the UK. It is suitable for someone in a design team moving into a senior technical sales role or someone in sales seeking a step up.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting of concepts and 2D AutoCAD layouts for individual solutions and full lines, including simulations, rendering or data to support sales
• Generate quotation templates and proposals for customers
• Collaborate with the CEO and Technical Director to ensure quotations and designs include all information and costs
• Support pricing with the Technical Director, Production Director and Financial Controller to ensure pricing and cost data are accurate
• Represent the business at major industry events, conferences, trade shows and expositions, including presenting products and services
• Support the sales pipeline and lead tracking to report on KPIs related to lead generation and conversion
• Work with internal teams to ensure high levels of customer service for clients
• Provide market feedback to leadership regarding competitive offerings, prospect needs and ideas for product development
• Support sales with updating CRM and maintaining up-to-date catalogues
• Lead sales activities for the food sector

Attributes

• Willingness to learn
• Team player
• Commitment to excellence
• Drive and ability to work with people and deliver results
• Desire to own projects and exceed expectations, with solutions in a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial, technology-driven market
• Attention to detail

Requirements

• 4 or more years in the packaging, engineering or machine manufacturing industry
• Experience in selling automation
• Deep experience with AutoCAD 2D
• Some knowledge of SolidWorks 3D
• Some experience with Blender, RoboDK or similar for 3D animations
• Experience developing automation solutions and concept layout design is a distinct advantage
• Competency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting