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The Talent People; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in Singapore is seeking a candidate for a role focusing on business development and technical sales in the precision engineering sector. The successful applicant will be responsible for client acquisition, managing sales pipelines, and achieving growth targets. Ideal candidates should possess a diploma or degree in engineering or business, along with at least 3 years of technical sales experience and proficiency in CRM tools. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact Singapore’s engineering landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in technical sales, preferably in precision machining or manufacturing.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and understanding GD&T.
• Strong ability to develop customized sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new clients in precision engineering sectors.
• Prepare technical quotations and manage client pipeline.
• Achieve monthly/quarterly sales targets and upsell services.

Skills

Technical sales experience

CRM tools proficiency

Understanding of technical drawings

Business development skills

Networking ability

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

MS Office

Job description

The Talent People x JSIT-PE

The Talent People is proud to partner with JSIT-PE, a government initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s Precision Engineering sector by addressing manpower challenges and fostering industry growth.

By applying for our job opportunities, you’re joining a strategic effort to enhance Singapore’s Precision Engineering landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Client Acquisition
  • Identify and target new clients in precision engineering sectors (aerospace, medical, automotive, industrial)
  • Generate leads through cold calling, networking, and trade shows
  • Develop customized sales strategies for key accounts
• Technical Sales & Customer Management
  • Understand client needs and propose CNC machining, tooling, or fabrication solutions
  • Prepare technical quotations (materials, tolerances, lead times)
  • Manage pipeline and follow up on opportunities (CRM tracking)
• Revenue Growth & Market Expansion
  • Achieve monthly/quarterly sales targets
  • Upsell value-added services (surface finishing, assembly, testing)
  • Monitor industry trends and competitor activities
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Liaise with engineering/production teams for feasibility assessments
  • Resolve customer complaints with QA/operations
  • Provide feedback on market demands to R&D
• Contract & Compliance
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
  • Ensure compliance with export controls (ITAR, EAR) if applicable
  • Maintain sales records and reports

Qualifications & Skills

• Must-Have
  • Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Business
  • 3+ years in technical sales (precision machining, manufacturing, or related)
  • Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot)
  • Reading technical drawings (basic GD&T understanding)
  • MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Preferred
  • Existing network in aerospace/medical industries
  • Experience with long sales cycles (6–12 months)

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