Engineer (Technical Sales) - Plastics

Talent Corner Hr Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corner Hr Services is seeking an Engineer (Technical Sales) - Plastics in Mumbai to drive sales, provide technical support, and develop business opportunities in the plastics industry. You will apply knowledge of plastics processing methods and materials to guide customers.

The role requires 2–5 years in technical plastics sales, strong presentation and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel for client visits and trade shows. MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in plastics-related field.
• 2–5 years in technical sales in plastics.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in plastics.
• Build and maintain customer relationships in packaging, automotive, medical, consumer goods, and industrial applications.
• Generate and execute sales strategies to meet revenue and growth targets.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitors, and customer needs.

Skills

Plastics knowledge

Sales skills

Technical presentation

Customer relationship

Reading drawings

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s in Plastics Engineering

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Engineer (Technical Sales) - Plastics

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Engineer (Technical Sales) - Plastics to drive sales, provide technical support, and develop business opportunities in the plastics industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plastic materials (Mainly PE /PP /EVA etc) , processing techniques, and applications, combined with excellent sales and customer relationship skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for plastic materials, products, or solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers in industries such as packaging, automotive, medical, consumer goods, and industrial applications.
• Generate and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitors, and customer needs.

Technical Support & Consultation:

• Provide technical guidance to customers on material selection, processing methods (injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, etc.), and application performance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support customers in optimizing product performance.
• Conduct product demonstrations, trials, and technical presentations for customers.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Prepare and present sales forecasts, market analysis, and customer feedback reports to management.
• Participate in trade shows

Qualifications & Skills:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in the plastics industry.
• Knowledge of plastic materials, manufacturing processes, and industry applications.

Technical & Sales Skills:

• Strong understanding of thermoplastics, additives, and composite materials.
• Hands-on experience with plastic processing techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding.
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, material specifications, and test reports.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently or in a team.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel extensively as needed for client visits and trade shows.
• Proficiency in MS office

Specific Candidate Requirements:

* Candidate should have experience in the polymers/plastics industry.

* Preference for candidates with hands-on polymer processing experience, especially in extrusion.

* Candidates from the rubber industry will not be considered.