Account Manager

Plastic Molding Technology - Texas; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Molding Technology is seeking a results-driven leader to drive sales growth in the injection molding and thermoforming sectors. The role combines marketing strategy, pricing and quoting with cross-functional collaboration across engineering and procurement to optimize profitability.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of marketing, cost estimating, and sales professionals, build strong customer relationships, and negotiate with suppliers while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering.
• 6–8 years of experience including quoting, injection molding and/or industrial sales.
• Strong leadership, analytical and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish sales goals to expand market share and profitability.
• Develop marketing plans and programs to drive profit growth.
• Explore new markets and entry strategies for growth.
• Provide practical solutions to remove obstacles to sales growth.
• Lead a team of marketing, cost estimating and sales personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication

Remote work readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering

Tools

CRM system

Quoting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description: Plastic Molding Technology (PMT) manufactures high precision plastic parts for automotive, telecommunications, medical device, renewable energy, and industrial customers. The primary manufacturing processes are injection molding and thermoforming. PMT has ~100 injection molding presses at its two primary manufacturing locations in El Paso, TX and Centennial, CO (a suburb of Denver). A third facility in Longmont, CO (a suburb of Denver) provides in-house repair and fabrication of tools & dies.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment
• Growth potential within the company

Role Summary

This role is responsible for driving sales growth, expanding market share, and enhancing company profitability within the injection molding and thermoforming industry. This role involves developing and executing strategic marketing plans, identifying new business opportunities, and implementing solutions to overcome sales obstacles. The individual will lead and motivate a team of marketing, sales, and cost-estimating professionals while collaborating with engineering and procurement teams to optimize pricing and quoting strategies. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, as this role requires regular engagement with potential customers, tracking sales progress, and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate is a results-driven professional with a background in industrial sales, injection molding, and estimating, possessing strong leadership, analytical, and multitasking abilities.

What you’ll do

• Establish sales goals to expand market share and enhance company profitability
• Develop marketing plans and programs in coordination with company leadership to ensure profit growth and expansion of company products and services
• Explore new markets and develop strategies for successful entry into new markets
• Implement practical, timely solutions to remove obstacles to sales growth
• Motivate, train and lead a team of marketing, cost estimating and sales personnel
• Establish rapport quickly with potential customers and prospects
• Make regular customer sales calls and track sales funnel progress in HubSpot
• Develop and remain accountable to department KPIs and sales process
• Consult and collaborate with Engineering Manager on estimating & quoting of the company’s products
• Negotiate with outside suppliers to obtain best pricing on raw materials
• Travel is required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering
• Previously completed coursework in sales/marketing, plastics, estimating, engineering, injection molding and/or finance and accounting
• 6 to 8 years of experience including quoting, injection molding and/or industrial sales
• Takes initiative; driven to get things done
• Responds well to pressure
• Enthusiastic and personable
• Effectively multitasks in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborates with a diverse group of people
• Able to work remotely
• Adept at incorporating and adopting new technology
• Open to change, innovation and process improvements
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles and processes
• Able to complete ongoing training for sales, business development, management and/or engineering
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with a CRM system and quoting software

This position is remote; however, the incumbent must live near a major airport.

Plastic Molding Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted to our employees or hiring managers without a formal, signed agreement in place with Human Resources will be considered property of Plastic Molding Technology. We will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited submissions and will not recognize any claims to candidate ownership. A valid contract must be executed before any candidate submissions are accepted.